One Pot Sausage And Rice
This One Pot Sausage And Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large sauté pan or 12-inch skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 0.5 cup diced onion about 1/2 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Slice the smoked sausage into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small pieces between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. In a small bowl, mix paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then set aside.
- In a large sauté pan or 12-inch skillet with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned on each side, stirring occasionally. This step adds a wonderful depth of flavor!
- Add the diced onions and sauté until they begin to brown and soften, about 3-4 minutes. This will enhance the sweetness of the onions.
- Next, add the chicken broth, rice, tomato paste, bell pepper, and the mixed spices (paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) to the pan. Stir well until fully combined. Bring the liquid to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low to keep the liquid simmering. Cook covered for 20-23 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. A little liquid remaining in the pan is fine as long as the rice is tender but not runny.
- Top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chopped green onions before serving. For added freshness, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Recipe notes: For added freshness, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.