Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that combines smoky sausage and colorful veggies, delivering bold flavors in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cajun sausage (smoked or fresh)
- Long-grain white rice
- Bell peppers (mixed colors)
- Yellow onion
- Minced garlic
- Cajun seasoning blend
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Cajun sausage and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in uncooked rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg