Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this Delicious Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet. This one-pan dish combines smoky Cajun sausage with colorful bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices, all nestled in fluffy long-grain rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time and cooks in under 30 minutes. The rich, savory broth enhances every ingredient, creating a delightful explosion of taste in each bite. Whether served for dinner or meal-prepped for the week ahead, this dish is sure to impress with its bold flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (smoked or spicy)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Chop the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add bell peppers and cook another 5 minutes.
- Add sliced sausage to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and rinsed rice; mix well for about 2 minutes until rice is slightly translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and add Cajun seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg