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One-Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Make this hearty, comforting sausage and rice skillet in one pot for fast weeknight dinner and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid while simmering.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the reserved smoked sausage and the shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese melts and everything is combined.
  6. Let the dish stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, use hot smoked sausage or increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
  • If you do not have smoked sausage, you can use ground sausage; brown it first and drain excess fat before adding vegetables.
  • This recipe works well with long-grain white rice; brown rice will require a longer simmer time.

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