Description
This One Pot Sausage and Rice is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines savory smoked sausage with colorful veggies and perfectly cooked rice. It’s an easy-to-make dinner that’s ready in just 40 minutes—making it perfect for busy weeknights. The smoky sausage and spices bring incredible flavor to every bite, and the simplicity of cooking it all in one pot means minimal cleanup! Your family will love this satisfying, comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces smoked sausage (like kielbasa), sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup onion, diced (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup white rice (long grain)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
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Sauté the Sausage and Veggies:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and sauté until it starts to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until softened. -
Season the Mixture:
Stir in the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together to ensure the sausage and vegetables are well-coated in the seasonings. -
Add the Rice and Broth:
Add the long-grain rice to the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice slightly. Then, pour in the chicken broth and add the tomato paste. Stir well to combine everything. -
Cook the Rice:
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. -
Serve:
Fluff the sausage and rice mixture with a fork and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious and hearty One Pot Sausage and Rice!
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
- You can swap the smoked sausage with any type of sausage you prefer, such as chicken sausage or turkey sausage.
- If you prefer a bit of spice, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Make sure to use long-grain white rice for the best texture in this dish.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the sausage and replace it with your favorite plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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