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One-Pot Cheesy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Make this easy, flavorful one-pot sausage and rice skillet for a quick weeknight dinner. It uses smoked sausage, Cajun seasoning, and cheese for a comforting meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (like Kielbasa), sliced
  • 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 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 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 liquid), chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the uncooked rice. Return the browned sausage to the skillet.
  5. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely into the rice mixture.
  7. Let the skillet stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the Cajun seasoning to 1.5 tablespoons or add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other seasonings.
  • You can substitute smoked sausage with ground Italian sausage or ground turkey sausage if desired; brown the ground meat thoroughly before adding the vegetables.
  • If you prefer a less creamy texture, substitute the cream of chicken soup with an extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.

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