Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana right to your kitchen. This delicious meal features succulent Cajun sausage, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy long-grain rice, all cooked together with aromatic spices for a satisfying and hearty dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. The customizable ingredients allow you to tailor the recipe to your taste preferences, while the easy cleanup makes it an ideal choice for any home cook. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- Cajun sausage (smoked or fresh)
- Long-grain white rice
- Red and green bell peppers
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop bell peppers, onion, garlic, and slice the sausage into rounds.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers and garlic until soft.
- Cook Sausage: Add sliced sausage to the skillet and brown it evenly.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff & Serve: Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg