Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal that captures the essence of Southern cooking in just 45 minutes. This dish combines smoky Andouille sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and spices, all simmered with rice and fire-roasted tomatoes for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it not only delicious but also an easy solution to meal prep. With its hearty ingredients and rich flavors, this skillet is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 14 oz. Andouille sausage
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 15 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Dice the bell pepper and add to the skillet; sauté for another minute.
- Stir in smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; sauté for one minute.
- Add fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), uncooked rice, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Cover with a lid, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before stirring in sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg