Description
Hearty sausage and rice skillet brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Savory sausage melds with perfectly seasoned rice, creating a one-pan wonder that promises satisfying flavors in every forkful you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) smoked sausage
Vegetables:
- ½ red bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small white onion (quartered and sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (250 grams) white rice (uncooked)
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ¼ cups (296 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons parsley (chopped)
Cooking Fat:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions in a small saucepan, ensuring fluffy and perfectly cooked grains.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high flame. Drizzle oil and wait until it shimmers with heat. Carefully place sausages and sear until golden brown and crispy on both sides, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer sausages to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, introduce diced peppers and onions. Sauté the vegetables until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic, then season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the garlic releases its aromatic essence.
- Create a flavor base by whisking tomato paste with chicken broth, forming a rich, smooth sauce. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for one minute. Enhance the sauce with a sprinkle of paprika and a touch of cayenne for depth and subtle heat.
- Reunite all components by folding the cooked rice, seared sausages, sautéed vegetables, and remaining chicken broth into the skillet. Stir gently to ensure even distribution of flavors and warmth. Finish the dish by scattering fresh chopped parsley across the top for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- Quick and versatile one-pan meal that combines hearty sausage with flavorful rice in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying dinner without complicated preparation.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting cayenne pepper amount to suit your spice preference.
- Use smoked or spicy sausage varieties to add extra depth and personal twist to the recipe.
- Cast iron skillet provides excellent heat distribution and develops rich, caramelized flavors during cooking.
- Chopped fresh parsley adds bright, fresh garnish that elevates the dish’s overall presentation and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg