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One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Cajun Rice Skillet

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Make this hearty, flavorful meal using smoked sausage and rice in a single skillet for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the seasonings, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and add the can of diced tomatoes (with their liquid). Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the reserved sausage and the frozen corn. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking the rice and heat the corn.
  8. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For a cheesy variation, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese during the final 5-minute standing time.
  • If you prefer ground sausage, brown it first, drain any excess fat, and then proceed with the recipe.
  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on its salt content and your preference for heat.

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