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A close-up of a Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet, featuring sliced sausage, rice, bell peppers, and green onions.

Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Sausage Browning 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (16 oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, sliced into half moons
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
For Garnish
  • 2 medium scallions, sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth until evenly combined. Stir in rice and bring to a boil over medium-high.
  4. Once rice mixture has come to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
  5. Stir well and transfer rice to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

Notes

This recipe is a great base for customization. Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas, or adjust the spice level to your preference.

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