Description
This Quick One Pot Sausage and Rice is a fast, flavorful, and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy sausage, tender rice, and savory vegetables cook together in one pot for minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until lightly browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in rice, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
You can add frozen peas or corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra vegetables. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: one pot sausage rice, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal, skillet rice
