Description
Hearty ground sausage and rice skillet delivers comfort in one pan with Italian-inspired flavors. Simple ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying meal that provides warmth and nourishment for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground sausage (Italian or breakfast)
Grains:
- 1 cup white or brown rice
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate ground sausage into the vegetable mixture, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking until the meat turns golden brown and is completely cooked through, around 5-6 minutes.
- Pour rice, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth into the skillet, then sprinkle in selected seasonings, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Elevate heat to high and allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and let simmer quietly for 18-22 minutes.
- Remove lid and gently fluff rice with a fork, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and rice has absorbed liquid completely.
- Transfer skillet contents to serving dishes, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant touch and added flavor complexity, then serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose a spicy or mild sausage based on your heat preference, allowing customization of flavor intensity.
- Opt for brown rice or quinoa as healthier alternatives, boosting nutritional value and adding interesting texture.
- Pat sausage dry before cooking to ensure better browning and prevent excess grease in the skillet.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, maintaining the recipe’s rich, savory profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg