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A vibrant bowl of Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet, featuring rice, sliced sausage, bell peppers, and green onions.

Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

A one-pan dinner everyone can agree on.
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Sausage Browning 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 pkg. andouille sausage sliced into half moons
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 small yellow onion chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes undrained (14.5 oz.)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
For Garnish
  • 2 medium scallions sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow onion, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, dried oregano, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the undrained petite diced tomatoes and chicken broth until evenly combined. Stir in the uncooked rice and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once the rice mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
  5. Stir the sausage and rice mixture well. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the sliced scallions before serving.

Notes

This recipe was first made during a chaotic cross-country move, offering a comforting and delicious meal in a simple skillet.

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