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Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that delivers bold flavors and hearty ingredients in just 30 minutes. This recipe combines juicy smoked Cajun sausage with fluffy long-grain rice and colorful vegetables, all infused with a medley of classic Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this flavorful skillet meal guarantees satisfaction for the whole family. Each bite offers an explosion of taste, thanks to the smoky sausage paired with zesty seasonings. Feel free to customize the dish by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to suit your palate.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Cajun sausage (smoked)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Cajun spice blend (paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme)

Instructions

  1. Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and chop the onion and bell pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add sliced sausage to the skillet; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in rinsed rice and Cajun spice blend; mix well.
  5. Pour chicken broth over the mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
  6. Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork before serving.

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Keywords: - Use fresh vegetables for enhanced flavor. - Rinse the rice to avoid clumping. - Adjust spices according to personal taste; add more cayenne for extra heat.

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