Sheet Pan Cranberry Chicken Sausage is a fragrant, healthy fall dinner featuring cranberries, apples, and a hint of cinnamon. Prepared on a single sheet pan, this meal is all about minimal prep and maximum flavor.
I’m a big fan of sheet pan meals — they’re simple to prepare, quick to cook, and cleanup is a breeze. This Sheet Pan Cranberry Chicken Sausage recipe fits that description perfectly. With just a few minutes of prep, one pan to wash, and about thirty minutes from start to finish, it’s a satisfying weeknight dinner that highlights cozy fall flavors.
The inspiration for this dish came from my mother, who raved about a cranberry chicken sausage she found at a local grocery store and how she liked to roast it with vegetables on a sheet pan. I don’t have access to that exact product, so I adapted the idea to use a chicken sausage I can find locally. I often choose an apple-flavored chicken sausage because its mild sweetness pairs beautifully with the tart cranberries and earthy sweet potatoes.
For the vegetables and fruit I kept things colorful and seasonal: diced sweet potatoes, fresh cranberries, sliced apple, and sweet onion wedges. The natural sweetness of the apples and sweet potatoes balances the tartness of the cranberries and the savory sausage. Because these ingredients carry so much flavor on their own, I prefer to keep the seasoning simple: a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and just a sprinkle of cinnamon to add warmth.
Everything roasts together until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausages are warmed through. The result is a vibrant, rustic sheet pan meal with a lovely contrast of textures and bright fall flavors. Serve it straight from the pan for an easy, family-friendly dinner.
TIPS & TRICKS:
- You can use most varieties of chicken sausage with this recipe; apple- or cranberry-flavored sausages work especially well. If you prefer a milder profile, choose a plain chicken sausage and let the fruit and cinnamon add the seasonal sweetness.
- Serve this dish with a side of rice, quinoa, or a simple grain to make it a more substantial meal.
Sheet Pan Cranberry Chicken Sausage
A flavorful, healthy fall dinner that pairs tart cranberries and sweet apple with comforting cinnamon and roasted sweet potatoes.
5 minutes
25 minutes
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small pieces (about the size of a cranberry)
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large apple, cored and sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
- 1 pack apple- or cranberry-flavored chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, black pepper, and cinnamon to taste (use cinnamon sparingly)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
- On a large sheet pan combine the diced sweet potatoes, fresh cranberries, sliced apple, onion wedges, and sausage rounds.
- Drizzle the ingredients with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and a light sprinkling of cinnamon. Toss everything together so the oil and spices coat the fruit, vegetables, and sausage evenly.
- Spread the mixture into a single layer on the sheet pan and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausage is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. This dish is great on its own or served over rice, quinoa, or a bed of greens.
Notes
*Cut the sweet potato pieces to approximately the size of cranberries so everything cooks evenly. If you prefer softer apples, slice them thinner; if you want more texture, leave slightly thicker pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 servings
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving (approximate):
Calories: 267
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Sodium: 310mg
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 24g
Protein: 7g
Nutritional information is approximate and will vary based on the exact ingredients and portion sizes you use.
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Peace & Love
Lauren, The Schmidty Wife
P.S. Looking for more sheet pan ideas? Try other fall-inspired sheet pan dinners for easy weeknight cooking and minimal cleanup.
Please note: any product recommendations mentioned in the original post reflect the author’s preferences. Nutritional values and serving suggestions are estimates and will vary with ingredient brands and portion sizes.