Description
A quick, filling one-pot dish perfect for busy families, combining smoked sausage, rice, and vegetables for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots or zucchini)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Add optional vegetables if desired, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Browning the sausage adds depth to the flavor. Use long grain rice for better texture and adjust liquid as needed based on rice type.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg