Description
This Smoked Sausage and Peppers with Rice recipe is a flavorful, easy-to-make one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender slices of smoked sausage are sautéed with sweet bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices, then combined with fluffy long grain white rice cooked in savory chicken broth. Garnished with fresh parsley, this hearty dish offers a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and comforting flavors that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings & Rice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the yellow onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, coating the vegetables evenly with the spices.
- Cook the Rice: Add the long grain white rice to the skillet and stir thoroughly to coat the rice with the seasonings and oil. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the browned smoked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to heat the sausage through.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a whole-grain option, substitute the white rice with brown rice or quinoa, adjusting the liquid and cooking time accordingly.
- Add a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick of heat.
- For a creamy twist, top the finished dish with shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
