Description
This hearty One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring smoky sausage, tender rice, and a medley of vegetables and spices, it’s a satisfying all-in-one meal that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Rice and Seasonings: Stir in the uncooked rice, chicken broth, drained diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix well to combine.
- Simmer the Rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the rice to cook and absorb the flavors.
- Reintroduce Sausage: Return the browned sausage to the pot. Stir gently and continue cooking, covered, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute smoked sausage with turkey or chicken sausage.
- Boost the veggie content by adding peas or corn during the simmer step.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the spice level to your preference.
