Description
Rice and Italian Sausage is a delightful one-pot meal that combines savory sausage, tender rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This comforting dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight or a cozy gathering with friends. With its rich flavor profile and simple preparation, Rice and Italian Sausage easily pleases the whole family. You can customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or varying the type of sausage to suit your taste. In just about 40 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken or turkey sausage (sliced or crumbled)
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1–2 medium bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Slice or crumble the sausage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Return the sausage to the skillet and stir in rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let rest covered for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg