Amazing 4 ways Chicken apple sausage breakfast bowl

When you need a breakfast that actually sticks with you but doesn’t take forever to make, the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl is your new best friend. Hi there! I’m Anna, and I’m completely obsessed with sharing simple, flavorful chicken recipes that make everyday cooking feel joyful instead of stressful. Honestly, I get it—mornings are rushed! That’s why this bowl is designed to be quick on the stovetop and even better for those busy days when you need a grab-and-go meal. We are combining warm, nutty grains with savory sausage and just a hint of sweet apple spice. Trust me, this flavor combination is everything!

Gathering Your Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl Components

To pull together this fantastic Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl, you need just a handful of quality items. Since this recipe yields four satisfying servings, I’ve scaled everything up perfectly. Don’t overthink the ingredients here; simplicity is part of the charm! We want that perfect balance of savory sausage meeting sweet apple nestled on top of fluffy quinoa. Grab your apron, because gathering these components is the easiest part of the whole process.

Core Ingredients for Your Savory Breakfast

The foundation starts with the grain. You’ll need one cup of dry quinoa, which you must rinse really well first—I always give it a good swirl under cold water until it stops looking foamy! Then we have the star: 12 ounces of chicken apple sausage, sliced into nice half-inch rounds. When you shop, look for a brand where the apple flavor really shines through; it makes a huge difference in that sweet and savory profile!

For the fruit, grab one large apple. Make sure you core it and dice it up. We want it tender when it finishes cooking, but not mushy, so keep those pieces relatively uniform.

Ingredient	Quantity (Yields 4)	Preparation Note
Quinoa (dry)	1 cup	Rinsed well
Water	2 cups	For cooking quinoa
Chicken Apple Sausage	12 ounces	Sliced into half-inch rounds
Apple	1 large	Cored and diced

Seasonings and Cooking Medium

We don’t need a huge spice rack for this, just the essentials to marry the sausage and apple together beautifully. You’ll use one tablespoon of olive oil to get things started in the pan. For seasoning, I highly recommend using kosher salt. Use a half teaspoon of kosher salt, or if all you have is standard table salt, use about a quarter teaspoon, as it’s much stronger!

To get that warm, comforting aroma, we’re using a half teaspoon of ground cinnamon and just a quarter teaspoon of black pepper. That cinnamon really bumps up the sweetness of the apple, so don’t skip it!

Ingredient	Quantity (Yields 4)
Olive Oil	1 tablespoon
Kosher Salt	1/2 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon	1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper	1/4 teaspoon

Equipment Needed for Your Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl

You don’t need a ton of fancy gadgets to make this amazing Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl happen, which is great news for busy mornings! We are sticking to basic stovetop work. Just make sure everything is clean and ready to go before you start cooking the quinoa, because timing is key once things start heating up.

Essential Cooking Vessels

Here’s the short list of what you’ll grab from the cupboard:

• A small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid (for the quinoa).
• A large skillet or frying pan (so you can lay the sausage out in a single layer for browning).
• Accurate measuring cups and spoons.
• Most importantly, a reliable meat thermometer! Seriously, don’t skip this for checking the sausage temperature.

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl

Okay, let’s get cooking! Making the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl is a two-part operation: handling the quinoa first, and then quickly sautéing the sausage and apples. If you time this right, everything will be hot and ready at the same moment. Don’t panic about the steps; they are straightforward, just follow the order!

Preparing the Warm Grains

First things first, get your quinoa going. Pour that rinsed quinoa and the two cups of water into your saucepan. Bring that mixture up to a rolling boil over medium-high heat—watch it closely so it doesn’t boil over! Once it’s boiling hard, immediately drop the heat way down to low. We need it just simmering gently. Cover that pan tightly and let it cook undisturbed for exactly 15 minutes. That’s the official cooking time.

Now, here’s a crucial step my mom always taught me: when those 15 minutes are up, turn the burner off completely, but leave the lid ON. Let it rest, covered, for five more minutes. This resting period lets the steam finish cooking the grains evenly. After resting, take the lid off and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork. Set that aside; it’s your base!

Cooking the Sausage and Apples

While the quinoa is resting, move to the skillet. Heat that tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. You want the oil shimmering a bit before you add anything. Lay your sliced chicken apple sausage rounds into the pan in a single layer. Don’t crowd them! If your pan is too small, cook them in two batches. We need them nicely browned on both sides, which takes about four to five minutes per side.

This is where food safety is non-negotiable. You must check that the sausage has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Use that meat thermometer! Once they hit temp and look great, toss in your diced apple pieces right alongside the sausage. Keep stirring gently.

Flavoring and Finishing the Mixture

Now we introduce the flavor magic! Sprinkle that salt, cinnamon, and black pepper right over the sausage and apples. Keep stirring everything together for about four to five minutes. You are looking for the apples to soften up just a bit—they should be tender when pierced with a fork, but they should still have a little bit of a bite to them. We don’t want mushy apples in our breakfast!

Once the apples are tender-firm and everything smells incredible, take the skillet off the heat immediately.

Assembling Your Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl

Time to build these beauties! Grab your four serving bowls. Divide the cooked, fluffy quinoa evenly between the four bowls. Then, spoon that warm, spiced sausage and apple mixture right over the top of the quinoa in each bowl. It looks so much better when you layer it like this! Serve them right away while they are nice and warm. What a fantastic savory breakfast! You can find more inspiration for savory meals like this on our Pinterest page.

Tips for Making a Great Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl

It’s so easy to make this Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl work for you, even when you’re tired. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility, but a couple of small tweaks can elevate it from good to truly great. For me, the key to making this savory breakfast sing is ensuring the cinnamon isn’t shy; it really enhances the natural sweetness of the apple so it plays perfectly against the saltiness of the sausage. Don’t skimp on that spice!

Achieving Perfect Apple Texture

You have total control over how soft you want your apples. If you like them barely warmed through, just cook them for the minimum four minutes. But if you prefer them really soft, almost like they’ve been stewed a little bit, just leave them in the pan for an extra minute or two while you stir. Just watch closely so they don’t turn to sauce on you! Remember, they will continue to soften slightly once you put them on the hot quinoa base.

Meat Safety Check

I cannot stress this enough, especially when you’re rushing in the morning: always use a meat thermometer for the chicken apple sausage. We are cooking it just until it’s browned and delicious, but the real goal is ensuring it hits that safe internal temperature of 165°F. It only takes a second to check, and it gives you complete peace of mind that your savory breakfast is safe to eat! If you are looking for other chicken recipes that require careful cooking, check out our guide on baked chicken tenders.

Storing and Reheating Your Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl

This is where the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl really shines—it’s a meal prep dream! You can easily cook this up on a Sunday afternoon and have ready-to-go breakfasts for the next few days. The secret to keeping everything tasting fresh is making sure you cool the components down before you seal them up. Nobody wants soggy quinoa because it was packed away warm!

I usually cook the quinoa and the sausage/apple mix separately, let them cool on the counter for about 30 minutes, and then assemble them right before putting them into storage containers. This keeps the texture of the grains much better than if you mix everything hot.

Meal Prep Recommendations

For the best results, you can store the quinoa and the topping together in the same container, or portion them out separately if you want to add a fresh egg later. They keep really well in the fridge!

Component	Storage Container	Refrigeration Time
Cooked Quinoa & Topping	Airtight Container	Up to 4 days
Assembled Bowl	Individual Meal Prep Containers	Up to 3 days

How to Reheat

When you are ready to eat, just microwave the bowl for about 60 to 90 seconds, stirring halfway through, until it’s steaming hot again. If you find it seems a little dry after reheating, splash in just a tiny bit of water or chicken broth before you microwave it—that steam helps bring back the fluffiness!

Frequently Asked Questions About the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl

I know you might have a few lingering questions about making this Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl perfectly for your week. It’s one of those simple meals that seems straightforward, but little tweaks can really help. Here are the things I get asked most often when people try this savory breakfast for the first time!

Can I substitute the quinoa in this savory breakfast?

Absolutely! Quinoa is my go-to because it cooks fast and has a great texture, but you certainly don’t have to stick to it. If you have brown rice on hand, that works wonderfully. Farro is another fantastic option if you want a chewier grain. Just remember that if you use a grain that takes longer to cook than 15 minutes, you’ll need to adjust your timing so that everything finishes around the same time. For other grain-based meals, consider our Greek Chicken Bowls.

What is the best way to reheat the bowl?

The microwave is your fastest friend here. Put your portioned bowl in, and nuke it for about a minute, stirring halfway through. If you feel like it’s getting a little dry, I always add just a teaspoon of water or chicken broth to the bottom of the bowl before heating. That little bit of moisture turns into steam and keeps the quinoa from getting too hard. If you have time, heating it gently in a covered skillet over low heat also works beautifully to preserve the texture.

Can I add vegetables to this chicken apple sausage breakfast bowl?

Oh, yes! I love sneaking extra veggies into my meals. If you want to boost the nutrients in your Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl, try adding a handful of baby spinach right at the very end—just toss it in the hot skillet after you remove the sausage and apples from the heat; the residual warmth will wilt it perfectly. Sweet potato cubes are also amazing, but you’ll want to roast those ahead of time because they take longer to soften than the apples do on the stovetop. For another veggie-packed chicken dish, take a look at spinach artichoke stuffed chicken.

Nutritional Information Disclaimer for Your Breakfast Bowl

Before you start relying on this Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl for your daily macros, remember that these numbers are just estimates! Because we all use different brands of sausage and apples vary in size, the exact nutrition can shift quite a bit. I always recommend plugging your specific ingredients into your favorite tracking app if you need precise data.

Nutrient	Estimated Amount (Per Serving)
Calories	410
Fat	18 g
Carbohydrates	42 g
Protein	22 g

Share Your Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl Experience

I truly hope this recipe makes your busy mornings a little brighter and tastier! Now that you’ve tried making the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Bowl, I’d love to hear what you thought. Did the cinnamon and apple balance out the savory sausage just right for you? Please leave a rating below or drop a comment telling me how it went. Happy cooking, friends!

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