Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dinner that brings the flavors of the South to your table in just 30 minutes. With a delightful combination of spicy sausage, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The enticing aroma fills your kitchen while each bite delivers a comforting warmth, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to become a favorite for family meals or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (smoked)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the bell peppers and onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and sliced Cajun sausage; cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sausage is browned.
- Add rice and Cajun seasoning, stirring to coat all grains.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg