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Cajun Sausage and Rice
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Cajun Sausage and Rice

This one-pot Cajun sausage and rice recipe is a smoky, spicy, and hearty dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole, Southern
Keyword: Sausage and Rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 607kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon avocado, olive, or canola oil
  • 1 link (about 12 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced a ¼” thick at a bias
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 3 ½ cups unsalted or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or a ½ teaspoon black pepper for less heat)
  • Chopped parsley or sliced green onions, for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Place a large saucepan (make sure you use one that has a lid) over medium-high heat, drizzle in the oil, and allow oil to come to temperature.
  • Add the sausage and cook about 2 minutes until browned. Flip and cook about 1-2 minutes or more. Remove the sausage using a slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and peppers. Stir to coat in the fat left behind in the pan and allow to cook until softened, 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add the rice and stir until combined. Add the sausage back in, followed by the chicken broth, and all of the seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Once the mixture reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cover. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes, covered. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish as desired, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1634mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg