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Cajun Sausage Rice Skillet - Easy One-Pan Dinner with Bold Southern Flavors

This one-pan Cajun sausage rice skillet brings vibrant Southern flavors to your dinner table with spicy sausage, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, it cooks in under 30 minutes and features the authentic Cajun holy trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery.
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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 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 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 browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the diced onions, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice and spices.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, stir to combine, and heat through for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot directly from the skillet.

Notes

Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for even heat distribution and added flavor. Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level. For extra vegetables, add corn, okra, or diced tomatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.