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Homemade Cajun sausage and rice skillet with seared sausage slices, seasoned yellow rice, bell peppers, onions, and fresh parsley in a black cast-iron pan.

Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

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A one-pan Cajun classic made easy for weeknight dinners! This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is packed with smoky andouille sausage, the iconic trinity of vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice for authentic Louisiana flavor in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 12 oz Andouille sausage - Sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup Onion - Diced
  • 1 cup Celery - Diced
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning - Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice - Rinsed and drained
  • 1 can Fire-roasted tomatoes - 14.5 oz, with juice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth - Preferably low sodium
  • 1 Bay leaf - Whole
  • 2 sprigs Fresh thyme - Or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper - To taste
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions - Sliced, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle juice - Optional, added at the end

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid - 12-inch heavy-bottomed or cast iron
  • Chef's knife - For chopping vegetables
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon - Or heat-resistant spatula
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Microplane - For garlic and herbs (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare and brown the sausage
  2. Sauté vegetables and toast rice
  3. Add liquids, sausage, and seasonings to skillet
  4. Simmer covered until rice is tender
  5. Let rest, fluff rice, and garnish

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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