Chicken, Sausage and Rice Recipe

Chicken, Sausage and Rice Recipe

from lifemadesimplebakes.com
45 min
8 servings

This Chicken, Sausage and Rice recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It's easy to prep and even easier to make!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. butter or olive oil
  • 1 lb. smoked pork sausage
  • 1/3 c. diced onion
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
  • 1 1/2 c. white rice
  • 2 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. celery salt
  • 2 c. pulled chicken*
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the butter or oil. Add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and saute for 3 minutes, then add the onion, shallot, garlic, and rice.

  2. 2

    Toast the rice for 5 minutes or until it turns bright white. Slowly pour in the broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, pepper, and celery salt.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the lid, add the chicken, peas, and parsley. Cover and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and cooked throughout.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.