Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings flavor and warmth to any table. This dish combines smoky sausage with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables, all cooked in a single pot for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, every bite is packed with satisfying flavors and delightful aromas. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 12 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Add chopped smoked sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the long-grain rice, coating it with the juices. Pour in chicken broth and spices; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice absorbs the liquid.
- Stir in frozen peas (no need to thaw) and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg