Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
Easy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a one pan meal! This recipe has rice, cajun sausage, peppers, and onion. A quick one skillet dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz andouille or kielbasa, chicken sausage, sliced ½″ thick
- 1 medium yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 green bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 stalks celery diced (¼ inch pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice rinsed & drained
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
Spice Mix:
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish/add-ins: chopped parsley or scallions
Instructions
Brown the Sausage:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices in a single layer. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (4–5 minutes). Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
Toast the Rice:
- Stir in rinsed rice, coating each grain in the oil–vegetable mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring, until edges turn translucent.
Add Spices & Liquids:
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the rice and vegetables; stir well. Pour in broth, add the bay leaf, then nestle the browned sausage slices on top.
Simmer Covered:
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low. Cover tightly and cook undisturbed for 18 minutes (white rice) or until liquid is absorbed.
Rest & Fluff:
- Remove from heat; keep covered for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Fluff rice with a fork, folding in sausage and any accumulated juices.
Serve & Garnish:
- Transfer to a platter or serve straight from the skillet. Sprinkle chopped parsley or scallions on top and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| – Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| – Fiber | 3 g |
| – Sugars | 3 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg |