Cajun Sausage and Rice

Easy one-skillet Cajun sausage and rice recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings servings

Calories 319kcal

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the oil and then the bell peppers, celery, and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup diced yellow or green bell pepper, 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
Stir in the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
12 ounces andouille sausage or kielbasa
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4 cloves garlic
Stir in the tomato paste, and cook, stirring the entire time, for 1 minute.
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the rice.
1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 ¼ cups instant white rice
Cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning to taste.
Cajun seasoning
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Andouille sausage or kielbasa: Andouille sausage will give more traditional flavor and a bit of kick. Kielbasa can be used for a milder rice dish.
Chicken broth: Chicken stock and regular chicken broth will also work.
Instant rice: It's important to use (white) instant rice so that it cooks in the time given. Using brown instant rice or regular rice will alter the cooking times and may alter the amount of broth needed.
Cajun seasoning: The recipe calls for Cajun seasoning, but I've also used Creole seasoning when making this dish.
Nutrition values are estimates.