Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal bursting with bold flavors that will delight your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Tender smoked sausage combines with fluffy rice, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic garlic, all seasoned to perfection with zesty Cajun spices. The simplicity of this dish allows for customization, so feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your family’s preferences. Whether served family-style from the skillet or plated with a garnish of fresh herbs, this comforting dish is sure to become a weekly favorite.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and bell peppers. Sauté until softened (3–4 minutes), then stir in the minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Return the sausage to the skillet. Stir in rinsed rice, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Fluff with a fork before serving; garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg