sausage and rice cajun style

Name: Sausage and Rice Cajun Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 14 ounce(s) smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch rounds; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram; 1 1/2 cup(s) long-grain white rice; 2 bay leaves; 2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 15 ounce(s) can fire-roasted, diced tomatoes; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 1, 2025

This sausage and rice recipe combines browned smoked sausage with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic alongside fire-roasted tomatoes and rice seasoned with warm Creole herbs and spices. It is a quick and easy dish that the whole family will love!

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Sausage and Rice Cajun Style in a skillet

prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1 medium yellow onion
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 bay leaves
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
15 ounces can fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper

How To Make sausage and rice cajun style

Step 1

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and brown on both sides. Remove the sausage to a plate.

Step 2

If needed, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally
Step 3

Add the bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions and peppers are soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, smoked paprika, basil, thyme, oregano, and marjoram, cooking for 1 minute while stirring. Add the rice to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 4

Add the bay leaves, chicken broth, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest covered for 5-10 minutes.
Step 6

Remove the bay leaves. Fluff the dish with a fork and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.
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