Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory smoked sausage, fluffy rice, and colorful bell peppers in one easy-to-make dish. Bursting with flavor and aroma, this meal will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it’s a hearty dish that saves time without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the smoked sausage; cook until browned.
- Add rice, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and garlic to the pot; stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth, ensuring rice is submerged; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added variety, incorporate your favorite vegetables like zucchini or spinach. - To enhance flavor, use homemade stock instead of broth.