Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian-style chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. Stir in the fresh parsley and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Italian-style chicken sausage is a great way to add flavor to any dish.
• Bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C and other antioxidants.
• Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that helps protect against free radical damage.
• Italian seasoning is a blend of herbs such as oregano, basil, and thyme.