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One-Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Make this hearty, comforting sausage and rice skillet for a fast weeknight dinner. It uses one pan for easy cleanup and delivers big, savory flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into coins
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
  3. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and black pepper. Stir everything together well.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the cooked sausage back into the rice mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
  9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper along with the other seasonings.
  • You can substitute smoked sausage with andouille sausage for a stronger Cajun flavor.
  • If you do not have chicken broth, you can use water, but broth adds depth to this **flavorful rice skillet**.
  • This recipe works well with brown rice, but you must increase the cooking time by about 15 to 20 minutes and add a little extra liquid.

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