sheet pan dinner with potatoes, broccoli, and chicken sausage

By: Merritt

If you're looking for a delicious and effortless dinner option that requires minimal cleanup, then look no further than this recipe for roasted potatoes with broccoli and chicken sausage. This easy sheet pan meal is not only convenient but also packed with flavors and nutrients. With the perfect combination of tender sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli, and my favorite chicken sausage, this dish will satisfy your taste buds while keeping you feeling satisfied and nourished. Plus, it's so simple to prepare that even novice cooks can whip up a restaurant-quality meal in no time. So grab your sheet pan and let's get cooking!

The steps are a simple making this sheet pan recipe easy to make for a crowd or for meal prep! You simply chop everything up and add it to the baking sheet in stages. The potatoes go first, then the broccoli, and finally the sausage is added last. You will love how delicious this tray bake is!

roasted potatoes with broccoli and chicken sausage

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

Easy recipes, like truly easy recipes are rare! This recipe is super easy. Everything is added to a baking sheet and out comes a delicious dinner that is filling and flavorful! This is also a fantastic meal prep option! I love making 2 baking sheets worth and have lunch made for the whole week. Containing delicious carbs, vegetables, and proteins, this sheet pan dinner makes a complete meal. I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do!

Common Questions:

Why Do I Roast The Sweet Potatoes First?

In an effort to get crispy potatoes, the sweet potatoes need some time in the oven prior to everything else being added. This does not require more effort but does require a little more time.
You can pre boil your potatoes the day before which will cook them, allowing them to be sliced and added at the same time as the broccoli.

Do Sweet Potatoes Take Longer than Regular Potatoes?

Though different in flavor, the sweet potato does not necessarily take longer to cook than regular potatoes.
What will affect the cooking time of your potatoes is how large they are cut, how much room you give the potatoes on the cookie sheet, and how hot the oven is. If you want your potatoes to cook faster then cut them smaller and make sure they are as spread out as much as possible on your baking sheet.

What Are My Favorite Sausages To Use?

I love chicken sausage for this recipe. It is light, full of protein, and inexpensive. Target, has a great chicken sausage that I love using! Apple and gouda sausage has great flavor and the cheese inside melts and is so creamy. You can also make this with andouille or Italian sausage.
You can also use pork sausage for this recipe. Pork sausage has more fat than chicken sausage, so I usually like to use chicken sausage since it is a little lighter!

sweet potatoes, broccoli, and chicken sausage

What Toppings Go On Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, and Chicken Sausage?

For this recipe, I use feta cheese, crushed red pepper, and a slight drizzle of honey. Feta cheese is a super easy topping that adds creaminess, and a little extra protein. The red pepper is a pop of spice, that is totally optional but is also balanced when you add just a touch of honey.
Other toppings that would make this dish extra delicious are basically any creamy cheese! Cheddar cheese, brie, or goat cheese are all great options for this dish.
You can also had fresh herbs like dill, cilantro, or parsley. Fresh herbs are a great alternative to cheese as they add a lot of flavor but are also light.

How To Prep Your Broccoli and Other Vegetables You Can Use:

Prepping broccoli for this dish is easy but making sure you do it right, will also make sure you have a great dinner! When shopping for broccoli try to find bunches of florets that do have large stalks. The stalks can be very fibrous even when cooked and will take longer than the florets.
When washing and chopping the broccoli, pat the broccoli dry so that there is no excess water. Water will lead to soggy broccoli! The smaller you chop the broccoli, the faster they will cook.
Other vegetables that you can use are broccolini. Baby broccoli has a great texture and is really delicious. I have a great Roasted Broccolini Recipe if you are looking for other broccolini inspiration! You can also use Brussels sprouts or cauliflower. These vegetables are hearty and will be great subs for regular broccoli.

easy sheet pan dinner with potatoes, broccoli, and chicken sausage

Ingredients for Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, and Chicken Sausage:

Recipe for Easy Sheetpan Dinner

2 large sweet potatoes I use red sweet potatoes but you can use white sweet potatoes too!
1/4 cup olive oil The olive oil is for roasting the potatoes and broccoli. You can use any type of oil you prefer.
1 large head of broccoli You want a total of a couple cups chopped. You may need a couple of heads of broccoli depending what they have at the store.
3-4 chicken sausages Buy pre-cooked chicken sausage. This will mean you do not have to deal with any raw meat!
1/3 cup feta cheese The feta is added last. You can add as much as you want.
1 tsp crushed red pepper You can use black pepper or a slight drizzle of chili oil.
1 tsp honey Maple syrup works well too.
salt and pepper To taste.

Equipment Needed For Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, and Chicken Sausage:

baking sheet

You can check out the YouTube Video for step by step directions for this recipe!

Directions For Roasted Potatoes with Broccoli and Chicken Sausage:

Roast the Sweet Potatoes
1. Preheat the Oven to 350F. If you have the convection function on your oven, I highly recommend using!
2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small bite size pieces.
3. Add to your baking sheet with the olive oil and some salt and pepper.
4. Toss with your hands or spatula until well combined. Add to the oven.
5. Stir after about 20 minutes and return to the oven to finish crisping, about 20 minutes.
Prep and Add the Broccoli
1. While the potatoes are cooking, wash and chop the broccoli. See notes above if you want preparation tips or other vegetable suggestions.
2. After the sweet potatoes have cooked for about 40 minutes, add the broccoli to the baking sheet.
3. Toss with the potatoes to incorporate with the oil, adding a little extra salt and pepper.
4. Return to the oven and allow the broccoli to crisp, about 15 minutes.
Chop and Add the Chicken Sausage
1. While the broccoli is cooking, chop the chicken sausage.
2. Once the broccoli is cooked, add the chicken sausage.
3. Cook for 10 minutes or until it is hot all the way through.
Top with Cheese
1. Once the chicken sausage is done heating through, remove from the oven,
2. Top with feta cheese, red pepper, and honey!

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