Description
Enjoy a delicious Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice Skillet ready in under 30 minutes! Try this one-pan wonder that bursts with flavor today!
Ingredients
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- 12 oz smoked chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the chicken sausage, dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic. Rinse the rice until water runs clear.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add sausage: Stir in the sliced chicken sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Combine rice and broth: Add rinsed rice, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning to the skillet; stir well to combine.
- Cook: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Serve: Allow to sit covered for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in extra vegetables like zucchini or corn. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning used. This dish can easily be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.