Cajun Sausage And Rice Skillet
A one-pan dinner featuring the bold flavors of Cajun sausage and rice, perfect for family meals.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) andouille sausage sliced into half moons
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup)
- ½ small yellow onion chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes undrained
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 medium scallions sliced
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth until evenly combined. Stir in rice and bring to a boil over medium-high.
- Once rice mixture has come to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
- Stir well and transfer rice to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped scallions.
Notes
Andouille sausage adds a traditional flavor, but other sausage types such as kielbasa or chorizo can also be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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