Description
This One-Pot Spicy Sausage and Rice is a hearty, flavor-packed meal made with smoky sausage, tender rice, and bold Cajun spices — all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb smoked sausage (or andouille), sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
3. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
4. Stir in rice, coating grains in oil and spices.
5. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and cayenne; stir.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Fluff rice, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Swap andouille sausage for chorizo for a smoky twist.
Use brown rice for added fiber — just increase broth by ½ cup.
Freeze leftovers up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
