Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender smoked sausage with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables—all cooked in a single pot. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas and inviting everyone to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa or andouille)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces and chopping the onion and bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the sausage pieces until crispy.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers, cooking until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until fragrant.
- Mix in rinsed rice and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables such as corn or zucchini. For added flavor, sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the finished dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; add a splash of broth when reheating.