Description
This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that packs a punch of bold Cajun flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this dish combines smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly seasoned rice to create a hearty dinner that everyone will love. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, minimal cleanup, and the flexibility to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Smoked Sausage (chicken or turkey, sliced into ½-inch rounds)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 Bell Pepper (red, diced)
- 1 Bell Pepper (green, diced)
- 1 medium Onion (yellow or white, diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh Parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Green Onions (optional, for garnish)
- Hot Sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: slice the sausage, dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic. Rinse the rice to remove excess starch.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced sausage; cook until browned on both sides. Mix in bell peppers and sauté until softened.
- Pour in rinsed rice and chicken broth, then sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork before serving; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg