Sausage Rice Skillet
A comforting and delicious one-pan dish featuring hearty sausage and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (choose sweet or spicy based on your preference)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white, brown, or even jasmine for fragrance)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red, yellow, or green for color)
- 1 small onion, diced (fresh or shallots for sweetness)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or more, if you love garlic as much as I do)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice for added flavor)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 tsp paprika (for a smoky depth)
- to taste salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (or basil, if you prefer)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart as it cooks. Allow it to brown for about 5-7 minutes, or until it’s no longer pink.
- Once the sausage is cooked, add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice, canned tomatoes (with their juice), broth, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything completely until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once the rice is fully cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider using turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version. You can also incorporate seasonal vegetables for added nutrition and flavor, and a dash of red pepper flakes can bring some heat.