Instant Pot Sausage and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 medium yellow onion
minced
- 1 pound sliced sausage link*
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain rice*
- 1 cup frozen peas
thawed
Directions
- 1
Before you even heat up your Instant Pot, be sure to prep your ingredients and have them ready to go.
- 2
Press “Sauté” on your Instant Pot.
- 3
Once it's heated up, add the olive oil, garlic, and onion, sautéing 'til they become soft and slightly browned.
- 4
Add in the sausage slices with the browned bits, and brown for a good 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Then sprinkle in the seasonings, and add the rice and chicken broth, mixing everything together.
- 6
Place the lid on your Instant Pot, set the valve to seal, and press “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” with a cook time of 5 minutes. Allow it to do a natural release.
- 7
Once it's released, go ahead and remove the lid, and stir in the thawed peas. Put the lid back on, and allow those peas to warm for about 5 minutes. No need to turn on the pot; just let everything sit in its own warmth.
- 8
Then stir and fluff the rice, and serve it up!
Instant Pot Sausage and Rice
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About this Recipe
Tired of weeknight dinner dilemmas? This Instant Pot Sausage and Rice recipe is your answer, offering a hearty, flavorful, one-dish meal that comes together with incredible ease.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot, transforming simple ingredients into a comforting meal with minimal effort. It allows you to build deep flavor by sautéing the aromatics and sausage, then cooks the rice and infuses it with those delicious tastes, all in a single pot. This means less cleanup and more time enjoying your dinner.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly satisfying experience. Each spoonful delivers tender, perfectly cooked long grain rice infused with savory notes from the chicken broth and rich spices like smoked paprika, complemented by hearty slices of flavorful sausage. The bright pop of thawed frozen peas adds a welcome touch of freshness and color. It's a comforting dish that feels substantial and tastes like it took far longer to make than it actually did, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings when you crave something wholesome and delicious without the fuss.
Customization & Variations
This versatile dish is easy to adapt to your pantry and preferences. While the recipe calls for a sliced sausage link, feel free to experiment with different types like Italian sausage or even a chicken sausage for a lighter take. For the long grain rice, you can also use a similar white rice variety. Don't have peas on hand? A handful of corn or diced bell peppers added in with the peas would also work beautifully, offering a different flavor and texture.
Serving & Context
This Instant Pot Sausage and Rice is a complete meal in itself, perfect for a cozy family dinner during the week. Serve it simply as is, or with a light green salad on the side to round out your meal.