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Cheesy Sausage And Rice

This one-pan Cheesy Sausage and Rice Skillet is a comforting, family-friendly dinner loaded with flavorful sausage, tender rice, and plenty of gooey cheese. Fast and easy—perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 320 grams smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 120 grams)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 120 grams)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 210 grams long-grain white rice, uncooked (1 cup)
  • 480 ml chicken broth (or stock) (2 cups)
  • 400 grams canned diced tomatoes (with juices) (1 can)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Equipment

  • 1 large deep skillet or sauté pan with lid
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 chef’s knife
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced sausage. Sauté until browned, about 3–4 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the uncooked rice. Mix well to coat the grains in oil and vegetables (about 1 minute).
  6. Pour in chicken broth and add canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  8. Return the sausage to the pan, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  9. Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover again for 2–3 minutes until cheese has melted.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

You can use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
Add jalapeño or hot sauce for a kick of heat.
Feel free to use pre-cooked brown rice to save time; reduce the chicken broth to 1 cup and simmer just until heated through.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.