Sausage, Peppers and Rice Skillet
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What are some of your favorite easy weeknight dinners? Right now ours is this sausage and rice skillet because it is soo easy and tasty!
We have also been loving one pot meals and easy pasta dishes. And now that summer is approaching salads are great go-to meals as well!
Meals like this sausage and rice skillet remind me of home. Growing up my mom made sure a home cooked meal was made for us (a majority of the nights) and that it was a balanced meal. In this recipe I recreated her version of sausage, veggies and rice and think I did pretty darn good. 😉
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken Sausage Links: I like to buy a roasted red bell pepper variety or Italian style, but you can purchase any kind you prefer!
- Red and Green Bell Peppers: Or you can switch it up and use yellow or orange, too!
- Seasonings: Cayenne, Paprika, salt and pepper
- Chicken Broth: can also use vegetable broth
How to make Sausage and Rice Skillet:
- Heat the olive oil and saute the bell peppers and onions.
- Add in the seasonings and sliced sausage.
- Add in the diced tomatoes and rice. Stir. Add in broth, bring to simmer.
- Turn heat to low, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice is done.
This Skillet is:
- A healthy weeknight (or weekend!) dinner.
- Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day
- Satisfying
- Budget friendly
- Easy to make
- Loved by many!
Helpful tips when making sausage and rice skillet:
- You can use a large nonstick skillet or a cast iron skillet to make this dish.
- No need to make the rice in advance, it cooks with the meal!
- Switch up the veggies! Add broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, or zucchini.
- Be sure to have a nice non-slip cutting board and sharp knife to make cutting the veggies a breeze.
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Sausage, Peppers and Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz. chicken sausage, sliced ((like Aidells))
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1, (14.5 oz. can) petite diced tomatoes
- Parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Then add in the bell peppers and onions. Saute, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper. Stir. Add in the sausage and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and rice. Stir until rice is incorporated.
- Add in broth, bring to simmer.
- Turn heat to low, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice is done. Garnish with parlsey and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use different colored bell peppers or add in different veggies such as broccoli or asparagus!
Sadly this did not work out for me. I followed the recipe to a T. The rice was both mushy and crunchy. I continued to cok for an additional 30 minutes in five minute increments. It’s still a must mess and I don’t know how to salvage dinner.
Hi Sandy, I am sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you. What kind of pan are you using? I’ve made this recipe tons of times and it always comes out for me on my end. Did you use jasmine rice? Did you keep the liquid in the diced tomatoes? The liquid helps to cook the rice so we don’t drain it in this recipe. Once again, so sorry!
Can you use white rice instead of jasmine?
Yes I am sure that will work just fine! 🙂
I just made this and it was delicious! My husband loved it but said it would be better with shrimp. A great recipe that is easy to tweak to your liking. I will definitely make this again! (with shrimp) 😀
Aw I am so glad. Shrimp sounds delicious I will have to try it that way next time too! Thank you!! xo, Tawnie
Yes! I made it with sausage and shrimp for the added protein and it was fantastic!
5 stars! This was delicious! I followed the recipe and just changed out my bell pepper colors. Once it was finished cooking I added corn as well and topped my bowl with sour cream. Will definitely be making this again soon.
Hey Taylor! Thank you SO much, so glad you enjoyed it. I need to add corn and garnish with sour cream next time we make it because that sounds amazing! Thanks again! xo, Tawnie
I am meal prepping for my baby’s birth. What would you recommend for steps to prepare and store in the freezer for dinner at a later time?
Hi Kristin! I’ve never made this dish and frozen it for later on, but I am sure you could store in a freezer safe container, once cooled and heat for meals once baby arrives! Congratulations, hope you are feeling well! xo, Tawnie
Could you share which chicken sausages you used?! 🙂
Aidells!:)
Made the recipe exactly as described and it turned out perfect! Thank you! Also — unrelated — but I love the dress in your profile photo.
Aw I am so glad!! Thank you! and hehe – thanks! It’s from VICI.
I just made this and it was delicious!
Thank you so much Krissy – I am glad you loved it!
This is the type of meal I like. Easy and so much flavor. Its got all my favorite ingredients in it so a must try for me
Thank you so much Alisha!! Hope you love it!!
A fantastic dinner and easy clean up is definitely a winner to me! Sounds so flavorful.
Thank you so so much!!