Description
A delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors, this one-skillet meal showcases juicy sausage and fluffy rice in a rich Cajun sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and sear until browned on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat it in the spices and sausage drippings.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, drizzle honey over the dish, and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use quality sausage for best flavor. Rinse the rice to avoid gumminess.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg