Description
Hearty sausage and rice casserole blends Italian sausage with creamy rice in a comforting one-pan meal. Melted cheese and herbs elevate this classic dish you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage (pork, beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet at medium temperature, then sear sausage until it develops a rich, golden-brown exterior and releases its savory flavors.
- Incorporate chopped onions, vibrant bell peppers, and minced garlic into the skillet, gently sautéing for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce uncooked rice to the skillet, allowing grains to lightly toast and absorb the aromatic cooking essence from the meat and vegetables.
- Carefully pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes over the rice mixture, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Elevate heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to low, covering the skillet with a tight-fitting lid to create a steamy environment for perfect rice absorption.
- Allow the mixture to simmer undisturbed for 18-20 minutes, ensuring rice becomes tender and liquid completely disappears.
- Remove from heat, let stand for 3-5 minutes, then delicately fluff rice with a fork to separate and aerate the grains.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the surface for a burst of color and subtle herbaceous note before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap traditional rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version that’s just as delicious and nutritious.
- Choose spicy or mild sausage depending on your heat preference, allowing personalization of flavor intensity.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice to boost fiber and nutrient content, creating a healthier meal option.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or oregano can replace parsley for a different aromatic twist that complements the sausage’s richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg