Description
This easy one-pan sausage and rice recipe is flavorful, filling, and perfect for busy nights. Packed with savory sausage, tender rice, and veggies, this dish comes together in 30 minutes and is a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
(Serves 4-6)
- 1 lb (450g) smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice, adjusted for cooking time)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the Sausage & Veggies:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened (about 3 minutes).
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Add Rice & Seasonings:
- Stir in rice, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Simmer Everything Together:
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes (until the rice is tender).
- Stir in peas or corn (if using) and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Finish & Serve:
- If using, sprinkle cheese over the top and let it melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy this quick, hearty meal!
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage for any other kind of sausage you prefer, such as turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add any extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to customize the dish.
- For a more intense flavor, try using smoked chicken broth instead of regular chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg