Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet: A Flavorful Easy Dinner Delight
A comforting and spicy dish that combines hearty sausage with rice for a delightful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main course
- Method: one-pan
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Cajun sausage
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Slice the Cajun sausage and add to the skillet, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the rice, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is cooked.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made with any type of sausage.
- Add vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, sausage, rice, skillet, dinner