Cajun Sausage Rice Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1½ cups chicken broth
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper as you like
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12 ounces kielbasa or andouille sausage, sliced into thick rounds
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 cup white rice with long grains, rinsed clean
→ Extras (Optional)
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Chopped green onions
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Fresh parsley leaves
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Hot sauce of your choice
# Instructions:
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Chop onion and bell peppers, mince garlic, and slice the sausage into chunky rounds. Rinse the rice until the water's clear.
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Warm olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Toss in sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until nice and browned. Set aside.
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Using the same pan, soften onion and bell peppers by cooking for around 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for another minute.
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Stir the rinsed rice into the vegetables and oil. Let it toast for a couple of minutes, giving a stir now and then for aroma.
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Pour in chicken broth and the Cajun seasoning. Mix well, let it boil, then drop the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the liquid's gone and rice is soft.
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Add the sausage back into the pan. Stir everything up and let it cook for a few more minutes so the flavors blend nicely.
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Top with fresh parsley, green onions, or a splash of hot sauce if you'd like. Serve while hot and ready to go.
# Notes:
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You can tweak the amount of Cajun spice to suit your taste.
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Perfect option for cooking ahead and storing for later.