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One-Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet

Close-up of cheesy sausage and rice cooked in a black cast iron skillet, topped with melted cheddar.
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Make this hearty, comforting sausage and rice dish in one skillet for fast preparation and minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.

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 (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 oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. 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 all the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the cooked sausage back into the rice mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other seasonings.
  • If you do not have smoked sausage, you can substitute it with beef sausage or kielbasa.
  • This recipe works well with medium-grain rice, but adjust the cooking time slightly if using brown rice.

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