Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
This one-pan Cajun sausage and rice skillet is loaded with smoky sausage, peppers, and bold seasoning. A quick and easy dinner ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Ingredients
12 oz smoked sausage (e.g., Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced into ½-inch rounds
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion (yellow or white), diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Green onions, for garnish (optional)
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients:
Slice sausage, dice peppers and onion, mince garlic, and rinse rice until water runs clear.
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and crisp on edges. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Veggies:
In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers for about 3 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Toast the Rice:
Stir in rinsed rice and toast for 2 minutes, until lightly fragrant.
Simmer the Rice:
Add chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Finish the Dish:
Return sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 3–5 more minutes to blend flavors.
Serve:
Garnish with parsley, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra spice, use hot Andouille sausage or add cayenne pepper.
Brown rice can be used but will require a longer cooking time and more broth.
Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cajun-sausage-and-rice-skillet/
