Description
This Sausage and Rice Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal packed with smoky sausage, tender rice, and flavorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy and hearty dish is ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes, until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Cook the Rice
- Add rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Step 4: Combine & Simmer
- Return the sausage to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in frozen peas (if using) and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot!
Notes
- Protein Swap: Use chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or chorizo.
- Vegetable Add-Ins: Add zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Make It Spicy: Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~900mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~55g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~22g
- Cholesterol: ~40mg
