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Cajun Sausage Rice Skillet - One Pan Bold Flavor Dinner

This one-pan Cajun sausage rice skillet delivers bold Louisiana flavors in just 30 minutes, featuring smoky sausage, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly seasoned rice. It's a complete meal that brings Southern comfort food to your weeknight dinner table with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef or chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until nicely browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the oil and vegetables. Toast the rice for 2 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add all the spices - Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  6. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use andouille-style sausage for authentic flavor, don't skip toasting the rice to prevent mushiness, adjust cayenne pepper for desired heat level, and leftovers reheat beautifully as flavors continue to meld.