Get ready to fire up your taste buds because this Chicken Sausage, Spelt, and Pepper Skillet is anything but ordinary! Imagine sizzling sausage, vibrant veggies, and hearty grains all coming together in one pan to create a dish that’s bold, nourishing, and guaranteed to be a hit at your table. It’s colorful, it’s cozy, and it packs just the right amount of kick to keep every bite exciting.

The secret star here? Spelt! This ancient grain adds a nutty, chewy texture that soaks up all the savory juices from the sausage and tomatoes. Paired with sweet peppers, earthy mushrooms, and a sprinkle of spice, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, feel-good meal that works for weeknights and wows at the weekend.

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Ingredients

2 tbsp raw coconut oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium red onion (finely diced)
1 tsp chili powder
1½ to 2 lbs raw chicken sausage (chopped into ½-inch chunks, casings removed)
1 cup uncooked spelt
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium bell pepper (thinly sliced)
2 cups sliced stemmed cremini (baby bella) mushrooms
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with their juices)
2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In an ovenproof skillet, sauté garlic, onion, and chili powder in coconut oil until fragrant. Add sausage and brown well.
Stir in spelt and broth, cook briefly, then mix in the peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and oregano.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 1 hour, until the spelt and veggies are tender.
Spoon into bowls, inhale that rich aroma, and enjoy every bite!

Why You’ll Love This Dish

One skillet = easy cleanup. Everything happens in one pan, from browning sausage to baking to perfection.
Nutritious comfort food. Spelt offers fiber, protein, and minerals, while veggies bring in vitamins and antioxidants.
Meal prep friendly. This dish tastes just as delicious the next day—if not better!

So grab your skillet, crank up that oven, and get ready to dig into a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!