Description
Hearty Cajun sausage and rice skillet delivers robust Southern flavors with smoky andouille sausage and tender rice. Spicy ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a comforting meal you’ll savor with gusto.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (453 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Rice and Base:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 12 cups (354 milliliters) chicken broth
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear andouille sausage in a hot skillet until caramelized and golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers over medium heat until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Introduce minced garlic and spice blend, stirring continuously to prevent burning and allow aromatics to release their intense flavors.
- Pour in uncooked rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Increase heat to high, bringing the liquid to a rapid boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low and cover the skillet.
- Allow the rice to steam and absorb liquid for approximately 18-20 minutes, maintaining a gentle simmer without lifting the lid.
- Once rice reaches a tender consistency, gently fold the reserved sausage back into the skillet, warming through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the surface for a vibrant, zesty finish before serving immediately.
Notes
- Select spicy or mild Andouille sausage depending on heat preference and flavor intensity.
- Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch and achieve fluffier texture.
- Toast rice briefly in skillet before adding liquid to enhance nutty, rich flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning precisely.
- Swap regular rice with cauliflower rice for low-carb, gluten-free alternative that maintains similar texture.
- Fresh tomatoes work wonderfully if canned aren’t available, providing brighter, lighter taste.
- Substitute protein with chicken, shrimp, or plant-based sausage for versatile meal options.
- Ensure Cajun seasoning is evenly distributed by stirring thoroughly during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg