Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

This Rice and Sausage Skillet Pasta is a one-pan dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. It combines seared sausage slices with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and fluffy rice for a smoky and slightly spicy flavor profile. The rice soaks up all the delicious juices from the sausage and seasonings, creating a deeply flavorful base.

Each bite offers a perfect balance of tender vegetables and meaty richness. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep favorite, this skillet delivers comfort food with serious flavor in every forkful.

Why You'll Love This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is everything you want in a quick, comforting, and flavor-packed meal. I make it in just one pan, which means easy cleanup, and it comes together fast. The smoky sausage adds bold, savory flavor, while the Cajun seasoning brings just the right amount of spice and depth. The rice absorbs all the rich juices, and the sautéed veggies add color, texture, and freshness. It’s satisfying and delivers that Southern-inspired comfort in every bite. This dish is a guaranteed favorite with my family.

Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

This Rice and Sausage Skillet Pasta is a one-pan meal made with smoked sausage, lighty toasted rice, and seasoned vegetables, all simmered together in a savory tomato-based sauce. Quick and packed with flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 12 oz Andouille Sausage sliced
• 1 cup Onion diced
• 1 cup Celery diced
• ½ cup Red Bell Pepper diced
• ½ cup Yellow Bell Pepper diced
• 1 cup Celery diced
• 3 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 3 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 cup Long-grain white rice
• 1 - 14.5 oz can Fire-roasted tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

 

• Slice your sausage into rounds. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned on both sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add a bit of oil if needed. Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Sautee for 3 to 4 minutes
• Add garlic and cook for an additional minute
• Stir in uncooked rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, letting it absorb the flavors.
• Add tomato paste and cook for another minute
• Add thyme, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika
• Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes and sausage. Mix to combine. Bring to boil
• Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer over low to medium heat for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
• Stir once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking.
• Remove from heat and let the skillet rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Then fluff the rice with a fork.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot.

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Recipe Tips

For even more flavor, brown the sausage first to develop a deep, caramelized crust. Then sauté your onions and peppers in the same pan to pick up all that rich flavor before adding the rice and liquids.

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