Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine with this easy-to-make Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet. With smoky sausage, tender bell peppers, and fluffy rice, each bite is a delightful explosion of spices that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pan dish is not only hearty but also a feast for the eyes. Get ready to impress with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked Cajun sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Cajun sausage, bell peppers, and onion. Cook until the sausage is slightly browned and vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then add long-grain rice, ensuring it's well coated with oil.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any flavorful bits. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and stir gently. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until rice absorbs liquid, about 18-20 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and fold in chopped green onions and parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg