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Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
A flavorful one-pan dish combining smoky sausage, colorful peppers, and seasoned rice for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 12 oz Smoked Sausage such as Andouille or Kielbasa (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
Grains
- 1 cup Rice (long-grain white rice, rinsed)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper Bell Pepper (red, diced)
- 1 green bell pepper Bell Pepper (green, diced)
- 1 medium Onion (yellow or white, diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
Broth
- 1.5 cups Chicken Broth
Seasonings
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Additional
- to taste Salt and Pepper Salt and Pepper
- optional Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- optional Green Onions (for garnish)
- optional Hot Sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté diced peppers, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until tender.
- Add rice, Cajun seasoning, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cooked sausage, garnish with parsley and green onions, and serve with hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot for best flavor.