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One Pot Sausage and Rice

Filled with flavor, this One Pot Sausage and Rice is a tasty and easy weeknight recipe that everyone will love. With common ingredients, this is a great menu rotation meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 590kcal

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce kielbasa
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup small diced sweet onion
  • 1 green bell pepper small diced
  • 1 red bell pepper small diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 1 ¾ cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies not drained
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Cut the sausage into ¼ inch slices. Place a dutch oven or skillet with high sides over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add the vegetable oil and sliced sausage. Cook the sausage until lightly browned, about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the onion and peppers to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Cook until the veggies are tender, 5-8 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Then add the spices and stir, cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Pour in the stock, diced tomatoes, and rice. Stir to combine, and make sure the rice is submerged. Bring to a low boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes, do not remove the lid.
  • Take off the heat, keep the lid on, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  • Give it a good stir, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with green onions if using.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1451IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg