Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a bold, smoky, and satisfying one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy sausage, tender rice, and flavorful spices come together in every bite. It’s an easy comfort food recipe with big Cajun flavor and minimal cleanup.
Servings: 4
Calories: 565kcal
Equipment
- Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 14 oz Andouille sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 15 oz, with juices
- 1 cup white rice long grain, uncooked
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add diced bell pepper and cook briefly until slightly softened.
- Stir in all spices and cook for about one minute to bring out their flavor.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices, uncooked rice, and chicken broth, then stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice, mix everything together, top with green onions, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute any smoked sausage if Andouille is not available.
- For a milder version, skip the cayenne pepper or use a mild sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1726IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg