Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet (Quick, Flavorful & Easy)
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a one-pan, hearty, and flavorful dish that blends the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the comfort of rice and sausage. The dish is made with sausage (often andouille or any smoked sausage), vegetables, spices, and rice, all cooked together in a skillet for an easy yet satisfying meal. It's the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner when you're craving something quick and packed with flavor, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Smoked Sausage such as Andouille or Kielbasa sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup Rice long-grain white rice rinsed
- 1 Bell Pepper red diced
- 1 Bell Pepper green diced
- 1 medium Onion yellow or white diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups Chicken Broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley optional for garnish
- Green Onions optional for garnish
- Hot Sauce optional for serving
Instructions
- Slice the sausage into ½-inch rounds.
- Dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the Sausage
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy on the edges. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Toast the Rice
- Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and oil. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to smell fragrant.
- Cook the Rice
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Combine and Finish
- Once the rice is cooked, add the sausage back to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.