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Easy One-Pot Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet Dinner

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A quick and flavorful one-pot Cajun sausage and rice skillet dinner perfect for busy weeknights, combining smoky sausage, bold spices, and tender rice in a single pan.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced (or any smoked sausage)
  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add 12 ounces of sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fat is rendered. Stir occasionally. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving fat in the pan.
  2. Add diced green bell pepper and chopped yellow onion to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn.
  3. Add 1½ cups long-grain white rice to the skillet. Stir to coat rice in oil, sausage fat, and veggies. Toast rice for 2 minutes until nutty aroma develops.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, 3 cups chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix everything evenly.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Avoid lifting lid during cooking.
  6. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam. Fluff rice with a fork, stir browned sausage back in, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

For gluten-free, verify sausage and seasoning labels. Adjust spice level by adding or reducing cayenne. If rice is undercooked or liquid absorbed too quickly, add a splash of broth and cover again. Avoid over-stirring after adding liquid to prevent gummy rice. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: one-pot, Cajun, sausage, rice, skillet, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy recipe, comfort food

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