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Fall Harvest Skillet

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This cozy and fragrant Fall Harvest Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal packed with spiced chicken sausage, creamy butternut squash, shaved Brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. Finished with cranberries and Parmesan cheese, it’s a delicious way to enjoy comforting autumn flavors in a nutritious and satisfying dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cups butternut squash, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 oz baby bella mushrooms, diced
  • 3 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 12 oz cooked chicken sausage links, sliced into coins
  • 1 3/4 cups white rice
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large sauté pan (preferably 4.5 QTs) over medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Add diced onion and butternut squash and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add mushrooms and Brussels sprouts and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Sauté for 2 more minutes, then transfer veggies to a separate bowl and turn off heat.
  5. Return pan to the stove, add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, and add chicken sausage and rice. Toast for 2 minutes.
  6. Add chickpeas and chicken broth to the pan, stir to combine, then return cooked veggies to the pan.
  7. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Stir in dried cranberries.
  8. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Around the 15-minute mark, stir in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  9. Once all liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy, turn off heat. Top with remaining Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked chicken sausage for convenience and flavor variety (apple or Italian sausage work well).
  • Substitute white rice with brown rice or quinoa, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Add toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds on top for extra crunch.
  • This dish makes great leftovers—store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/fall-harvest-skillet/