Description

This Best Easy One Pot Sausage And Rice Recipe is your answer to quick dinner ideas that never compromise on flavor. It combines seared sausage rounds with soft rice and sweet bell peppers in one sizzling skillet. Whether you’re after an easy dinner, comforting food ideas, or a budget-friendly family meal, this dish checks all the boxes.

Perfect for busy nights or lazy weekends, it’s a go-to one-pot dinner option you’ll want to keep in your weekly rotation. It’s also a great choice for meal prep, reheats beautifully, and satisfies even picky eaters with its savory, slightly smoky richness.

Ingredients

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

1 cup long grain white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and brown for 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute.
Add rice and stir to coat. Toast rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
Return sausage to skillet. Stir and heat through. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner