Name: Sausage and Rice Skillet Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds; 1 small onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups chicken broth; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Description

This hearty Sausage and Rice recipe is a flavorful one-pan meal perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Featuring smoky sausage, sautéed vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice all simmered together with spices in chicken broth, it delivers comforting Southern-inspired flavors in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

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Instructions

Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for about 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables and Spices: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, paprika, and dried thyme; cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toast the Rice: Stir in the long-grain white rice, toasting it for 1–2 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Combine Ingredients and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and return the browned sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together well.
Cook the Rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Rest and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with sliced green onions before serving warm.

Notes

For added vegetables, incorporate frozen peas, corn, or chopped spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Use brown rice for a whole-grain option; however, adjust the cooking time and liquid accordingly as brown rice takes longer to cook.
To keep this dish gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free sausage and chicken broth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired