Print

SAUSAGE AND RICE SKILLET

SAUSAGE AND RICE SKILLET
Print Recipe

This Sausage and Rice Skillet is a quick, comforting, and flavorful one-pan meal combining savory sausage, tender rice, and colorful vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, easy to customize, and reheats beautifully for leftovers.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb sausage (Italian, smoked, chicken, turkey, or plant-based)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice/quinoa for variation)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1–2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Garnishes (Optional)

  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • Shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the flavorful drippings in the pan.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
  3. Add Rice and Broth: Pour in the uncooked rice and stir to coat it with the sausage drippings and veggies. Add broth along with seasonings like salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Simmer Until Rice is Tender: Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice absorbs all the liquid and becomes tender.
  5. Finish and Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, taste, and adjust seasonings if needed. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the top before serving fresh and hot. Optionally, add shredded cheese in the last few minutes for a melty finish.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked sausage to cut down cooking time.
  • Don’t skip the broth; it adds depth to the rice flavor.
  • Keep the lid on while simmering to cook rice evenly.
  • Check rice at 15 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  • Customize textures by adding crunchy nuts or seeds on top.

Nutrition

Keywords: sausage skillet, one pan dinner, quick sausage recipe, easy rice skillet, weeknight meal, gluten free sausage recipe

Find it online: https://cherrycooks.com/sausage-and-rice-skillet/