Description
This one-pan meal is bursting with smoky, spicy Cajun flavors and comes together in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines juicy smoked sausage, tender rice, and colorful bell peppers in a richly seasoned dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ozĀ smoked sausageĀ (Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced into Ā½-inch rounds
- 1 cupĀ long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1Ā red bell pepper, diced
- 1Ā green bell pepper, diced
- 1 mediumĀ onion, diced
- 3 clovesĀ garlic, minced
- 1 Ā½ cupsĀ chicken broth
- 2 tbspĀ Cajun seasoningĀ (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbspĀ olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish (optional):Ā Fresh parsley, green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
1ļøā£Ā Prep Ingredients
- Slice sausage, dice bell peppers and onion, and mince garlic. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
2ļøā£Ā Brown the Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet overĀ medium heat. Add sausage and cook forĀ 5ā7 minutesĀ until browned. Remove and set aside.
3ļøā£Ā SautĆ© Veggies
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers. Cook forĀ 3 minutesĀ until soft. Add garlic and cook forĀ 1 minuteĀ until fragrant.
4ļøā£Ā Toast the Rice
- Stir in rinsed rice and cook forĀ 2 minutes, coating it with the oil and veggies.
5ļøā£Ā Simmer
- Pour in chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Bring to aĀ boil, then reduce heat toĀ low, cover, and simmer forĀ 15ā20 minutesĀ until rice is tender.
6ļøā£Ā Combine & Serve
- Return sausage to the skillet. Stir and cook forĀ 3ā5 more minutes. Garnish with parsley, green onions, and hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra Cajun seasoning.
- UseĀ Andouille sausageĀ for authentic Cajun flavor, or Kielbasa for a milder taste.
- Rinse the rice to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g