Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice is a flavorful, comforting dish that combines smoky sausage, tender rice, and colorful vegetables in a single pot. This easy-to-make recipe delivers hearty flavors and aromas that will have your family coming back for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also a breeze to clean up!
Ingredients
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- 12 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the sliced smoked sausage until browned. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add long-grain rice and chicken broth; stir to ensure rice is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover tightly and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes tender.
- Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg