This dump and bake chicken and sausage casserole pairs tender chicken thighs, sweet Italian sausage, and orzo in one baking dish. Essential Concepts: Submerge the orzo, cover tightly, bake at 400°F, and cook the chicken to 165°F.
boneless skinless chicken thighs
Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage: Ultimate Easy Dump-and-Go Marinara Dinner
Slow cooker chicken and sausage combines tender chicken thighs, sweet Italian sausage, bell pepper, and marinara in a no-browning dinner with 15 minutes of preparation.
Essential Concepts
Use thawed meat, cook to 165°F, and prepare pasta or rice separately.
Dump and Bake Dinners: Italian Chicken Thighs and Sausage
Among dump and bake dinners, this Italian chicken and sausage bake combines chicken thighs, sausage, potatoes, peppers, and onions on one sheet pan with no browning.
Essential Concepts
Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, roast at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes, and cook chicken to 165°F; see [one-pan dinners](/one-pan-dinners/) and [easy weeknight meals](/easy-weeknight-meals/).
Slow Cooker Pozole: An Easy, Must-Try Chicken and Sausage Recipe
Essential Concepts
Slow cooker pozole combines tender chicken thighs, sausage, hominy, and a prepared seasoning bomb in a savory stew. Use thawed chicken, rinse the hominy, brown fresh chorizo, and cook the chicken to 165°F.




