Description
This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet recipe is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring hearty Andouille sausage, aromatic spices, and tender rice simmered together with fire-roasted tomatoes, creating a comforting Southern-inspired dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Oil
- 14 oz. Andouille sausage, sliced into ¼–½ inch thick pieces
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Spices
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Slice the Andouille sausage into ¼-½ inch thick pieces. Heat 1 Tbsp cooking oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and sauté until well browned, allowing browned bits to form on the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
- Add the Bell Pepper: While the sausage browns, dice the bell pepper. Once the sausage is browned, add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until it begins to soften.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and freshly cracked black pepper over the sausage and bell pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional minute to toast the spices and deepen their flavors.
- Add Rice, Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juices, long grain white rice, and chicken broth. Stir to combine, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate all flavors.
- Simmer the Skillet: Cover the skillet with a lid and increase heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 20 minutes without lifting the lid to ensure the rice cooks perfectly.
- Rest and Finish: Remove the skillet from heat and keep it covered to rest for 5 minutes. After resting, remove the lid and gently fold the sausage and rice together to evenly distribute the ingredients. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Do not lift the lid while the rice is simmering to prevent steam from escaping and ensure perfectly cooked rice.
- For a spicier dish, increase the cayenne pepper to taste.
- Feel free to substitute the Andouille sausage with another smoked sausage if preferred.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
