Description
This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet recipe is a flavorful one-pot meal that combines smoked sausage, vegetables, rice, and Cajun seasonings for a satisfying Southern dish.
Ingredients
Smoked Sausage:
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
Long-Grain Rice:
1 cup, rinsed
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Vegetables:
1 small onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced
Broth and Canned Tomatoes:
2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
Seasonings:
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
2 green onions, sliced; fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Brown the smoked sausage on both sides, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and thyme.
- Add Rice and Liquid: Add rice to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Return sausage to the skillet.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with green onions and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Andouille sausage works best for authentic flavor, but any smoked sausage will do.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
