Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings together juicy smoked sausage, tender rice, and vibrant veggies in a single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe creates a satisfying meal infused with aromatic spices that will have your family asking for seconds. It’s an effortless way to enjoy a home-cooked dinner without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced smoked sausage and brown slightly.
- Mix in rice, paprika, and Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg