Description
A simple yet delicious one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or your choice), sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in long-grain rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the mixture and stir again.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper. This dish is also customizable with different vegetables or sausages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg