Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe
This Sausage and Rice Skillet is a one-pan wonder, featuring smoky sausage, sautéed veggies, and seasoned rice. The addition of tomato paste, paprika, and cayenne pepper gives it a delicious burst of flavor. Quick, easy, and customizable, this meal is perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups white rice
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small white onion, quartered and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Follow package instructions to cook 1 1/4 cups of rice. Set aside.
- Brown the sausage: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook for 5 minutes until golden-brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add sliced peppers and onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 more minute. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomato paste, 1/2 cup chicken broth, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Combine everything: Add rice to the skillet along with the remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth. Return sausage and veggies to the pan. Stir to combine and cook on low for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley and stir gently. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap the smoked sausage for andouille, kielbasa.
- For a cheesy version, stir in some shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese.
- Swap the rice for cauliflower rice to make it low-carb.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
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