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Sausage & Rice Skillet

This easy one-pan sausage and rice recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It's ready in under 30 minutes and features smoked sausage, rice, onions, garlic, Rotel tomatoes, and simple seasonings. The key to perfectly cooked rice is to keep the pan covered while simmering, ensuring the rice cooks evenly and doesn't become crunchy. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day!
Dinner
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 5

Tags

sausage
rice
skillet
dinner
easy
weeknight
one-pan
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Ingredients

General

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz smoked sausage
  • 1 cup onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil, swirling to coat. Add sausage and diced onions to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until onions are soft and sausage is starting to brown.

  2. Step 2

    Mix in garlic and let cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Mix in rice, chicken broth, tomatoes, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.

  4. Step 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Additional Notes

This recipe is easily customizable. Consider adding broccoli or other vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers make a great lunch the next day. For other quick and easy dinner ideas, check out the One Pan Meals section on the website.