Description
One Pot Sausage and Rice is a quick, flavorful dish that brings together savory sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and fluffy rice—all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and brown until golden.
- Remove the sausage and add diced onions and bell peppers to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add uncooked rice, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Swap sausage for chicken or tofu for a lighter option. Add spinach or other veggies for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on low heat with a splash of broth.