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One-Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet

Close-up of cheesy sausage and rice cooked together in a black skillet, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this hearty, comforting sausage and rice dinner in one pan for fast preparation and minimal cleanup. This recipe uses smoked sausage and cheese for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 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 cup 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.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. 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 the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the cooked sausage back into the rice mixture.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve the cheesy sausage and rice directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other seasonings.
  • You can substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or another smoked link sausage you prefer.
  • If you do not have chicken broth, you can use water, but broth adds more depth of flavor to this high-CPC phrase recipe.

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