Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe

Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe

from lifemadesimplebakes.com
30 min
6 servings

Sizzling and smoky sausage and rice skillet is vibrant, flavorful, and downright delicious. It's a perfect weeknight meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup white rice ((uncooked))
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 12 oz pkg smoked sausage
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 small white onion (quartered and sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, cook rice according to the package's directions.

  2. 2

    Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil. After the oil shimmers, add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the peppers and onion, sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside with the sausage.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato paste and about 3/4 cup of chicken broth, whisk to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 minute, then add the paprika and cayenne.

  5. 5

    Stir in the cooked rice, sausage, remaining chicken broth, pepper and onions until combined. Garnish with chopped parsley, serve immediately.