Cajun Sausage & Veggie Skillet That Makes Meal Prep Actually Easy
This Cajun Sausage and Veggie Skillet is your new favorite one pan meal prep recipe, loaded with smoky flavor and ready to feed you all week on a budget. It comes together fast, cleans up easy, and tastes even better the next day.
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Aug 15, 2026
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Sear the Sausage
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add the sliced sausage in a single layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until nicely browned on both sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Cook the Potatoes
Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Add the diced potatoes and season with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden on the outside and just tender when you pierce them with a fork.
Add the Aromatics
Push the potatoes to the edges of the pan. Add the onion to the center and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to soften. Add the minced garlic and stir everything together, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the Remaining Vegetables
Add the bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika over everything. Stir well to combine and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the peppers have softened slightly but still have a little bite to them.
Combine and Finish
Return the sausage to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes so the sausage heats back through and all the flavors come together. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like and serve straight from the pan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use raw sausage instead of smoked sausage?
Yes, but cook it through completely before adding the vegetables. Break it into chunks or slice it into rounds and make sure there is no pink left before you move on. Raw sausage releases more fat as well so you may want to drain a little of that off before adding your vegetables.
What size skillet do I need?
A 12 inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet is ideal. Anything smaller and you will need to work in batches. A nonstick pan works too but you will not get the same caramelized crust on the sausage, which is worth having if you can manage it.
Is this recipe spicy?
At the amount listed it has a gentle warmth but nothing that will clear the room. If you are cooking for people who are sensitive to heat, use half the Cajun seasoning and taste as you go. You can always add more but you cannot take it back out.
Can I prep this ahead and cook it during the week?
Absolutely. Chop all the vegetables and slice the sausage on Sunday, store everything together in a zip bag or container in the fridge, and the whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes any night you need it. The potatoes may oxidize slightly so toss those in a little cold water with a pinch of salt if you are storing them chopped for more than a few hours.
