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Cajun Sausage Rice Skillet: Classic One-Pan Dinner with Bold Flavor

This Cajun sausage rice skillet brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right to your dinner table in just one pan! Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something hearty and full of flavor without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until nicely browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the onion, bell peppers, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice and spices, which helps develop deeper flavors.
  4. Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Remove from heat and let the skillet rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Don't skip toasting the rice for nutty flavor, adjust cayenne pepper for heat preference, use quality andouille sausage, and let the dish rest for 5 minutes after cooking for best results.