Description
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant, flavorful one-pan meal that captures the essence of Cajun cooking. This dish brings together smoky Cajun sausage, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices, all simmered with fluffy long-grain rice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The combination of spices creates a delightful taste sensation that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Plus, the minimal cleanup means you can spend more time enjoying your delicious meal rather than washing dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (smoked)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 3 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and onion; mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced Cajun sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in rinsed rice and Cajun seasoning; stir to combine.
- Pour in water or broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender (15-20 minutes). Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg