Description
- This creamy sausage and rice skillet is one of the easiest dinner recipes for family comfort foods. It uses simple pantry staples, cooks in one pan, and delivers rich, cozy flavor perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add rice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice becomes tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg