Description
This Skillet Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice recipe is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken and smoked sausage with aromatic veggies and spices, all cooked together with rice for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the dish:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 14 oz fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
For garnish:
- Green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage slices for 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sauté veggies: Add remaining olive oil, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Add rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Return sausage and chicken to the skillet. Add spices, fire-roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Season and garnish: Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
- Various types of smoked sausages like andouille, kielbasa, bratwurst, or chorizo can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
