BBQ CHICKEN & SMOKED SAUSAGE

BBQ Chicken & Smoked Sausage image

My party-ready barbecue recipe works like a dream for weeknights, too. With just a few minutes of prep time, you still get that low-and-slow flavor everybody craves (thanks, slow cooker!). Throw in minced jalapenos for extra oomph. -Kimberly Young, Mesquite, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
1 package (12 ounces) smoked sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup barbecue sauce
Sliced seeded jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

Place first 5 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; top with barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 170°-175°., Remove chicken, sausage and vegetables from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Serve chicken, sausage and vegetables with sauce. If desired, top with jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.