A savory skillet dish combining smoky sausage, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables for quick wholesome dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sausage
01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Rice & Liquids
06 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
07 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving rendered fat in pan.
02 - Add diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add rice, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Stir thoroughly to coat rice with spices.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir to combine.
06 - Return browned sausage to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
07 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork.
08 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve hot.
