Easy Recipes: One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice
A flavorful one-pot dinner with smoked sausage, rice, and vegetables the whole family will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the rice, chicken broth, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–22 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.