Chicken Bake

taurie's Note:

This recipe is quick, easy and tasty!! The chicken and sausage together make the flavor pop! I asked my friend for the recipe after she had prepared it for a couple functions she catered. It's great for parties or large family get togethers!! And so easy!!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 chicken thighs , with skin
• chicken seasoning , to taste (I use McCormicks)
• 4 hot Italian sausage links
• 1 large onion , cut into large chunks
• 1 large bell pepper , cut into large chunks
• 4 medium potatoes , peel and cut into large chunks
• 2 large carrots , peel and cut into large chunks (optional)
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes
• olive oil
• sage , to taste
• oregano , to taste

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken thighs with chicken seasoning.
2. In large skillet brown Italian sausage with a little olive oil.
3. Add chicken and sear skin to brown.
4. Drizzle olive oil into a 13 x 9 baking pan.
5. Place chicken and sausage in pan.
6. Throw onions, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes over and around the chicken and sausage.
7. Drizzle with a little more olive oil.
8. Sprinkle with desired amount of sage and oregano.
9. Cover very tightly with foil.
10. Bake @ 425 for 1 1/2 hours.