Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet (Print Version)
Smoked sausage, rice, and bell peppers blend in one skillet, delivering hearty Southern flavor in just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
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12 oz smoked sausage, such as Andouille or Kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
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1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups chicken broth
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2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, store-bought or homemade
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
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Green onions, optional, for garnish
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Hot sauce, optional, for serving
# Steps:
01 -
Slice the sausage into ½-inch rounds. Dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy on the edges. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
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Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and oil. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to smell fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Once the rice is cooked, add the sausage back to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.