Save to Pinterest A flavorful Southern-inspired dish featuring smoky sausage, tender rice, and vibrant Cajun spices—all cooked in a single pot for an easy, satisfying meal.
I love making this dish because it combines bold flavors with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Smoked sausage: 350 g (12 oz) andouille or kielbasa, sliced into 1 cm (½ inch) rounds
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Green bell pepper: 1, diced
- Celery stalks: 2, sliced
- Garlic cloves: 3, minced
- Long grain white rice: 250 g (1¼ cups), rinsed
- Chicken broth: 750 ml (3 cups), low sodium preferred
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Cajun seasoning: 2 teaspoons
- Smoked paprika: ½ teaspoon
- Dried thyme: ¼ teaspoon
- Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: ¼ teaspoon, optional for extra heat
- Salt: to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons
- Spring onions: 2, sliced, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil:
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat
- Cook sausage:
- Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3 4 minutes stirring occasionally until browned Remove the sausage and set aside
- Sauté vegetables:
- In the same pot add onion bell peppers and celery Sauté for 4 5 minutes until softened
- Cook garlic:
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add spices and rice:
- Add the rice Cajun seasoning smoked paprika thyme black pepper and cayenne if using Stir well to coat the rice in spices
- Add broth and boil:
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil
- Simmer:
- Return the browned sausage to the pot stir and reduce heat to low Cover and simmer for 18 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed
- Rest:
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes
- Serve:
- Fluff the rice with a fork garnish with parsley and spring onions and serve hot
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings my family together around the table with its comforting taste and easy prep.
Required Tools
Large pot or Dutch oven Cutting board and knife Measuring cups and spoons Wooden spoon or spatula
Allergen Information
Contains Possible gluten depending on sausage and broth celery Sausage may contain soy or milk check labels for allergens For gluten free ensure sausage and broth are certified gluten free
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 480 Total Fat 22 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 20 g
Save to Pinterest Serve this dish hot with a wedge of lemon for a fresh finish that brightens the flavors.
Recipe FAQs
- → What kind of sausage works best?
Smoked sausage such as andouille or kielbasa provides a rich, smoky flavor that complements the Cajun spices perfectly.
- → Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, substitute the sausage with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a meat-free version.
- → How do I prevent the rice from sticking to the pot?
Using a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven helps distribute heat evenly and stirring ingredients before adding broth prevents sticking.
- → Can I adjust the spice level?
Absolutely. Control the heat by varying the amount of cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning according to your preference.
- → What vegetables pair well in this dish?
Bell peppers, celery, onions, and garlic add great flavor and texture, while additions like peas or corn can be stirred in toward the end.