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The Ultimate Sausage and Rice Skillet


  • Author: jackson-walker
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A simple, hearty one-pan dish featuring spicy sausage, colorful veggies, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound spicy sausage
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sizzle the sausage slices for about 4-5 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
  4. Toss in the bell pepper and simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Bring in the rice, chicken broth, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
  6. Let it simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasoning, and serve.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lighter option, use chicken or turkey sausage. If you want to experiment, you can swap out the sausage for portobello mushrooms or tempeh to make it vegetarian.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: sausage, rice, skillet, one-pan, dinner, comfort food, easy recipe