Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that combines savory sausage, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies, ready in just 30 minutes for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- Cajun sausage (smoked or andouille)
- Long-grain white rice
- Bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Olive oil
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and add sliced sausage. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, around 3 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in rinsed long-grain rice and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and reduce heat; cook for 18-20 minutes or until rice absorbs all the liquid.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg