Cajun Sausage Rice Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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12 ounces smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced into ½-inch rounds
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1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (Optional)
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Fresh parsley
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Green onions
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Hot sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice sausage into ½-inch rounds. Dice bell peppers and onion, mince garlic. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
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Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy on edges. Remove and set aside.
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In same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers about 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
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Add rinsed rice to skillet, combining with vegetables and oil. Toast about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until aromatic.
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Add chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Stir well, bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
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Return cooked sausage to skillet and stir everything together. Cook additional 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
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Garnish with optional fresh parsley, green onions, or hot sauce. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste
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Great for meal prep