Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right to your dinner table. This dish features juicy smoked sausage, fluffy long-grain rice, and a colorful blend of bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with zesty Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this quick recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and requires minimal cleanup. The enticing aroma will fill your kitchen, making it impossible for everyone to resist diving into this hearty, satisfying meal. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- Smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
- Long-grain white rice
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Gather and chop bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let it rest briefly before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg