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Beer Braised Chicken Sausage And Onions Recipe

This recipe delivers ultimate comfort food in just 80 minutes! Tender chicken sausage and sweet onions simmer in a rich beer braise, creating a flavor explosion. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this easy recipe is incredibly versatile. Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and breasts for extra juicy results, or substitute with a whole cut-up chicken. Serve this delicious braise over creamy mashed potatoes, topped with the flavorful chicken, sausage, and onions, and alongside crusty bread to soak up every last drop of delicious juices. Get ready for a taste of pure comfort!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 515.9 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beer Braised Chicken Sausage And Onions

  • Chicken thighs (part of 1.5 pounds total bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and breasts)
  • Chicken breasts (part of 1.5 pounds total bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and breasts)
  • 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 2 pounds onions, sliced
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Brown Sugar (not specified in recipe)
  • Dijon Mustard (not specified in recipe)
  • Ground Allspice (not specified in recipe)
  • Flour (not specified in recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Bay Leaf (not specified in recipe)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds potatoes (for mashed potatoes)
  • butter (to taste, for mashed potatoes)
  • milk or cream (to taste, for mashed potatoes)
  • fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Beer Braised Chicken Sausage And Onions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (or Dutch oven) over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of chicken sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds, and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 2 pounds of onions, sliced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 (12-ounce) bottle of beer (any kind you enjoy!), 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  5. Add 1.5 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and breasts (or 2 pounds of cut-up chicken).
  6. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook on the stovetop for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Alternatively, transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare your mashed potatoes: Roast 2 pounds of potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk or cream, and seasoning to taste.
  9. Serve the beer-braised chicken sausage and onions over the mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
  10. Enjoy with crusty bread for dipping in the flavorful sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

46g

Carbs

4g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Poultry American Easy Beginner Cook Chicken Dietary Comfort Food Low Carb Low In Something Meat Taste Mood 4 Hours Or Less