ONE PAN CHEESY SAUSAGE & RICE
Easy one‑pan sausage, rice, and broccoli skillet with melted cheddar and green onions. A quick, cozy weeknight dinner packed with flavor and comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 13.5 oz. Smoked Sausage or Kielbasa Sliced into pieces
- 1 Sweet Onion Finely Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper Finely Diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Finely Diced
- 1 tsp. Garlic Minced
- 2 C. Instant White Rice
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 2 ½ C. Chicken Broth
- 2 C. Mild Cheddar Cheese Shredded and Divided
- 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
- ½ C. Butter Sliced Into Small Pieces
- 1 Bag Broccoli Florets Frozen
- Green Onions Chopped for Garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir for about a minute so it lightly toasts. This adds a little extra flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Return the sausage to the pan and add the broccoli. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top. Cover again for a minute or two until the cheese melts into gooey perfection.
- Grab a spoon and give it a gentle stir.
Notes
Use smoked sausage - It adds the most flavor with almost zero effort.