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Smoked Sausage and Rice

Smoked Sausage and Rice

Smoked Sausage and Rice is a delicious one pan, flavor packed dinner recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet or pot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 14-oz package smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat then add the onion and cook until soft.
  • Add the green pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and stir and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the green pepper is tender but still crispy.
  • Add the sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow the sausage to become fragrant.
  • Stir in the rice and toast it for 5-6 minutes then pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce and stir to combine.
  • Bring the broth to a boil then reduce the heat to low medium and cover with a lid.
  • Let it steam for 18-20 minutes or until there is very little moisture left in the pan and the rice is cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 5-6 minutes then fluff the rice and serve with freshly minced parsley.

Notes

If using brown rice, you will need to add at least 1 Cup more chicken broth and increase the steaming time to 40 minutes total. If you don't like cayenne, substitute in 1 teaspoon or more of Cajun seasoning to taste. You can stir in 1 Cup of your favorite shredded cheese at the very end to make this a cheesy dish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dinner recipe, easy recipe, one-pan dinner, Quick Dinner, quick meal, Smoked Sausage and Rice
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