Description
This Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet is a quick and hearty one-pan meal packed with smoky sausage, tender rice, bell peppers, onions, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Add the rice and stir to coat it with the seasonings and vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Return the sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired and cover until melted.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
- Substitute brown rice, but increase cook time accordingly.
- Make it a complete one-dish meal by adding some chopped spinach or kale at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
