Description
A quick and hearty one-pot meal combining smoked sausage, rice, and vegetables, topped with earthy spices and rich chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces Smoked Sausage (like Kielbasa)
- 1/2 cup Onion (diced)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup White Rice (long grain)
- 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
Instructions
- Slice the kielbasa into ¼ inch thick rounds.
- Dice the onion and red bell pepper into small pieces, about ¼ to ½ inch.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping until browned.
- Add diced onions and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add chicken broth, white rice, tomato paste, and bell peppers to the pan; stir to combine.
- Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low to simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 20-23 minutes until rice is tender.
- Check rice for doneness; if tender, remove from heat. If not, cover and cook a few more minutes.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff rice gently with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeño or red pepper flakes to the spice mix. This dish can also be customized with various vegetables or different types of sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg