Sausage Potato Slow Cooker Dinner
on Sep 25, 2024
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Looking for a hearty and nutritious dinner that’s toddler-friendly and easy to prepare? This Sausage & Potato Dinner is a perfect one-pot meal that combines tender chicken sausage, baby potatoes, and green beans for a well-rounded and flavorful dish. The best part? It’s all done in the slow cooker, meaning minimal effort for maximum flavor—ideal for busy moms with little ones to feed!
Ingredients:
- 16 oz chicken sausage (cut into rounds)
- 1.5 lb baby potatoes (quartered)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bag frozen green beans
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Cut the chicken sausage into rounds, quarter the baby potatoes, and dice the onion.
- Add Everything to the Slow Cooker:
- Place the chicken sausage, potatoes, onion, frozen green beans, and minced garlic in the slow cooker. Pour the broth over the top, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook:
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 5 hours. By the end of the cooking time, the potatoes will be tender, and the sausage and vegetables will have soaked up all the savory flavors.
- Serve:
- Let the dish cool slightly before serving it to your toddler. For toddlers don’t forget to cut the sausage into even smaller bites.
Why This Recipe is Great for Toddlers and Families:
- Well-Balanced Meal: This recipe provides a great mix of protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates. The chicken sausage offers lean protein, while the baby potatoes and green beans deliver important vitamins, fiber, and energy. It’s a one-dish wonder that gives your toddler the nutrition they need for healthy growth.
- Soft and Easy to Eat: After slow cooking, the sausage and potatoes become soft, which is perfect for toddlers who are still mastering chewing and self-feeding. You can also easily mash the potatoes or cut the sausage into tiny bites to suit your child’s eating abilities.
- Minimal Prep, Maximum Flavor: This dish requires very little hands-on time. Once you’ve added everything to the slow cooker, you’re free to focus on other things—whether that’s spending time with your kids or handling your daily tasks. The slow cooker does all the work for you, developing deep, rich flavors while you go about your day.
- Customizable: Not only can you change up the type of sausage (turkey, chicken, or even plant-based), but you can also swap in different vegetables like carrots or bell peppers, depending on what your toddler likes best. This recipe is easily adaptable to your family’s preferences.
Storage Instructions:
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth to keep the potatoes and sausage moist.
- Freezer: If you want to make this meal ahead of time, you can freeze it after cooking. Let it cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and warm it on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Sausage and Potato Dinner
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken sausage, cut into rounds
- 1.5 lb baby potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 Bag frozen green beans
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken sausage into rounds, quarter the baby potatoes, and dice the onion.
- Place the chicken sausage, potatoes, onion, frozen green beans, and minced garlic in the slow cooker. Pour the broth over the top, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 5 hours. By the end of the cooking time, the potatoes will be tender, and the sausage and vegetables will have soaked up all the savory flavors.
- Let the dish cool slightly and serve. Don't forget to cut the sausage smaller for toddlers!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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