Description
This easy one-pan sausage and rice skillet is a hearty, flavorful dinner made with smoked sausage, rice, and plenty of veggies—all cooked together in a single pan for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s endlessly adaptable and comes together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked and rinsed
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Grated cheddar or parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: Slice sausage, dice onion and bell pepper, mince garlic, and rinse rice under cold water until clear.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage to a plate, leaving oil in the pan.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent and pepper is softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice looks glossy.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return browned sausage to the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-22 minutes, or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, fluff rice with a fork, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley, green onions, and cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use smoked sausage for maximum flavor. Rinse rice before cooking for fluffier texture. You can substitute chicken or turkey sausage, or use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version (with vegetable broth). Add extra veggies as desired. If using brown rice, increase broth to 2 3/4 cups and simmer for 35-40 minutes. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 9001200
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 39
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: one-pan, sausage, rice, skillet, quick dinner, easy, weeknight, family meal, comfort food, gluten-free, meal prep