Sausage and Rice Skillet
Savor the comforting flavors of a Sausage and Rice Skillet, where juicy sausage meets fluffy rice and colorful vegetables in a delicious one-pan meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish combines savory ingredients with aromatic spices simmered to perfection. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a satisfying dinner option that brings warmth and joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or chicken/turkey sausage)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the rice and toast it by stirring for about two minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with paprika and black pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg