Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines smoky sausage, colorful veggies, and zesty spices for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Cajun sausage
- Long-grain rice
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Tomato paste
- Green onions
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and onion, then mince garlic.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions and bell peppers for 3–5 minutes until softened.
- Add sliced Cajun sausage to the skillet; cook until browned (about 4–6 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning; mix well.
- Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender. Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added variety, substitute zucchini or shrimp. - Use high-quality sausage for richer flavor. - Allow the dish to rest after cooking to enhance flavors.