Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a colorful, one-pan dish that delivers bold flavors and spices in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Andouille sausage
- Long grain white rice
- Bell peppers (red and green)
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced Andouille sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in rinsed long-grain rice and chicken broth. Stir well; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender.
- Fluff rice gently with a fork before serving, topping with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg