Description
Spicy Cajun sausage and rice skillet brings Louisiana’s soulful flavors to your dinner table. Hearty ingredients meld together in one pan, creating a quick, satisfying meal that transports you to the heart of New Orleans with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 0.5 ounces (14 grams) smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Base and Seasonings:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Slice andouille sausage into uniform medallions, ensuring even cooking and visual appeal.
- Prepare aromatics by finely chopping bell peppers, onion, and garlic to create a flavor foundation.
- Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water, agitating gently to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame and add olive oil, creating a thin, shimmering layer.
- Sear sausage rounds until edges develop a deep golden-brown crust, releasing rich, smoky flavors.
- Transfer crispy sausage to a plate, leaving behind flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- Introduce diced vegetables to the pan, allowing them to soften and caramelize slightly.
- Incorporate minced garlic, stirring quickly to prevent burning and maximize aromatic potential.
- Add rinsed rice, coating grains with vegetable oils and toasting until they emit a nutty fragrance.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, sprinkling Cajun seasoning for a robust, spicy profile.
- Reduce heat, cover skillet, and allow rice to simmer, absorbing liquid and developing tender texture.
- Gently fold sausage back into the rice mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Let the dish rest briefly, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Plate the skillet meal, garnishing with fresh herbs and optional hot sauce for added zest.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent clumping and ensure separate, fluffy grains that absorb flavors perfectly.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity by using mild or hot variants to match personal spice tolerance and preference.
- Choose smoked sausage like andouille for authentic Cajun flavor or swap with turkey sausage for a leaner protein option.
- Prep vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg