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Joe Rooney

Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet: Quick Easy Dinner

This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a flavorful one-pan wonder that's perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Combining smoky smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked rice with bold Cajun seasoning, this Cajun Skillet Dinner is sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy a spicy sausage and rice meal that's family friendly and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Smoked Sausage such as 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 yellow or white Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley, optional for garnish
  • Green Onions, optional for garnish
  • Hot Sauce, optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Slice the sausage into ½-inch rounds.
  2. Dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
  3. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy on edges; remove and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers for about 3 minutes until softened.
  7. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add rinsed rice to skillet and stir to combine; toast rice for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; stir and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  11. Add sausage back to skillet and stir to combine; cook an additional 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
  12. Serve hot, garnished with parsley, green onions, and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or serve with your favorite hot sauce. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep rice moist.