Sausage and Rice Skillet
This Sausage and Rice Skillet is the perfect one-pan meal that's both delicious and easy to make. With savory sausage, tender rice, and vibrant bell peppers, it’s packed with flavor and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. Whether you're cooking for yourself or serving a crowd, this recipe is a great choice for busy nights when you want something hearty and satisfying. Plus, it’s super customizable—add extra veggies, tweak the spices, or even swap out the sausage for a different variety. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your guests!
Ingredients
Ingredients for Sausage and Rice Skillet
- 1 lb. sausage pork or turkey, your choice!
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a lighter version
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped (red, green, or yellow)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Key Substitutions:
- If you prefer a different type of sausage you can use chicken sausage, chorizo, or even a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version.
- You can swap the bell pepper for other veggies like zucchini or carrots if that’s what you have on hand.
- If you’re out of chicken broth water works just fine, though broth adds more flavor!
- Feel free to adjust based on what you like or have in your kitchen.
Instructions
How to Cook the Sausage and Rice Skillet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Heat up the skillet!
- Grab a large skillet and heat it over medium heat. Add the olive oil, and let it warm up while you prep your ingredients.
Cook the sausage.
- Throw the sausage into the skillet and cook it until it’s browned and crumbly (about 5-7 minutes). If you’re using sausage links, just slice them up first. Don’t worry about being perfect—just chop away!
Sauté the veggies.
- Once the sausage is nice and browned, toss in the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir it around for about 3-4 minutes until they soften up and smell amazing. Trust me, your kitchen is about to smell so good!
Add the rice and seasonings.
- Pour in the rice, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together so the rice gets a little coated in that sausage flavor. (The key to a great skillet meal? Flavor-packed rice!)
Add the broth.
- Now, pour in your chicken broth. Give it a quick stir, and bring it to a simmer. Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 20 minutes. Check the rice after about 15 minutes to make sure it’s not sticking to the bottom. If it needs more liquid, just add a splash of water or broth.
Finishing touch.
- Once the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, take it off the heat. Fluff it up with a fork, and sprinkle some fresh parsley on top for that pop of color. Now, dig in!
- And there you have it—a one-pan, flavor-packed meal in under 30 minutes. Dinner doesn’t get easier (or tastier) than this! Enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap the sausage for chicken or turkey sausage.
- Feel free to add more veggies like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- If you're using brown rice, adjust the cooking time and liquid.
- This recipe is great for meal prep—just store leftovers in an airtight container!