Description
This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and Cajun spices with tender rice. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (such as andouille), sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and bell peppers, and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing it to lightly toast. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Return the sausage to the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–22 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce if you like it spicier.
- You can substitute brown rice but increase the cooking time and liquid slightly.
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
