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One-Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet

Close-up of a one-pot sausage and rice dish topped with melted cheddar cheese and green peas.
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Make this simple, hearty one-pot smoked sausage and rice skillet for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup. This recipe delivers comfort food flavor fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (like kielbasa), sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep 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 with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving any rendered fat in the skillet.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Stir in the uncooked rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the reserved smoked sausage and the frozen peas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the peas to warm through.
  7. Uncover the skillet and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover again for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  8. Fluff the rice mixture gently with a fork before serving. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For a bolder flavor, use a smoked sausage with higher spice content.
  • You can substitute the green bell pepper with red or yellow for color variation.
  • If you do not have chicken broth, you can use water, but broth adds more depth to this one pot rice meal.

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