Description
Savor the comforting flavors of our one-pot sausage and rice dish, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. This recipe combines savory sausage, fluffy rice, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices to create a delightful meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or chorizo)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sliced sausage until crispy.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers; cook for an additional 4 minutes.
- Add uncooked rice; stir to coat grains with oils from the sausage.
- Pour in chicken broth and spices; bring to a simmer while scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Substitute sausage with chicken or tofu for variations. Add extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini for more nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.