Description
Spicy Cajun sausage and rice skillet brings Louisiana’s bold flavors right to your dinner table. Hearty ingredients dance together in one pan, creating a quick, satisfying meal loaded with zesty Creole-inspired charm you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup (200 grams) long-grain white rice
- 1 12 cups (360 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Fire up a spacious cast-iron skillet and coat the surface with olive oil over medium-high temperature.
- Slice andouille sausage into uniform half-moons, then sear until golden-brown edges develop, creating crispy caramelization.
- Transfer sausage to a separate plate, leaving behind flavorful remnants in the skillet.
- Dice aromatic onions and vibrant bell peppers into consistent, small cubes.
- Introduce chopped vegetables into the skillet, allowing them to soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Mince fresh garlic and quickly tumble into the vegetable mixture, stirring to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper directly onto the vegetables, creating an intense flavor base.
- Add long-grain rice, stirring to coat each grain with the spice-infused mixture.
- Pour in rich chicken broth and zesty diced tomatoes, creating a fragrant liquid foundation.
- Gently reintroduce seared sausage back into the skillet, nestling the pieces throughout the rice.
- Reduce heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the dish to simmer until rice becomes tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, then fluff rice with a fork.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, sharp finish before serving.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting Cajun seasoning for heat-sensitive palates.
- Choose andouille or smoked sausage for authentic Cajun flavor depth.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa for added nutrition and texture variation.
- Enhance dish with additional vegetables like celery or okra for more complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg