One-Pot Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A hearty one-pot dinner combining spicy sausage, bell peppers, and rice simmered together with Cajun seasoning for a flavorful, comforting meal. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs andouille sausage, sliced, long grain white rice, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and slightly crisp.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup long grain white rice, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, coating the rice and vegetables evenly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.