Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish that harmonizes smoky sausage, fluffy rice, and a medley of colorful vegetables. This hearty meal bursts with bold Cajun flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it guarantees satisfaction in every bite. With just the right amount of spice, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red and green), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides (around 5 minutes).
- Stir in Cajun seasoning to coat the sausage and vegetables evenly.
- Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; let stand covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg