Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring smoked sausage, vegetables, and rice cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 13 ounces smoked sausage (sliced into 1/4-inch coins)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or green onions (chopped, for serving)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the sliced sausage and let it brown, stirring occasionally for about 3–4 minutes.
- Toss in the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the rinsed rice, stirring to coat it in the mixture for 30–60 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and the can of diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, and let it gently simmer for 15–18 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, keeping it covered for 5 minutes.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice, adjust the seasoning, and garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any type of sausage you prefer.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or corn for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg