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Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe

Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe
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This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines smoky sausage, colorful bell peppers, and fragrant Cajun seasoning with tender white rice. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet:

  • 12 oz Smoked Sausage such as Andouille or Kielbasa (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
  • 1 cup Rice (long-grain white rice, rinsed)
  • 1 Bell Pepper (red, diced)
  • 1 Bell Pepper (green, diced)
  • 1 medium Onion (yellow or white, diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh Parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Green Onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Hot Sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients – Slice the sausage into ½-inch rounds. Dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Cook the Sausage – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Veggies – In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
  4. Toast the Rice – Add rice to the skillet and toast until fragrant.
  5. Cook the Rice – Pour in chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Simmer until rice is tender.
  6. Combine and Finish – Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet. Cook to meld flavors.
  7. Serve – Garnish with parsley, green onions, and hot sauce. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize the spiciness of this dish by adjusting the amount of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to suit your taste.
  • This recipe is versatile and can be easily adapted by adding other vegetables like corn, tomatoes, or okra.

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Keywords: Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Easy Dinner Recipe, Cajun Cuisine

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