One-Pot Evansville-Style Sausage and Rice Pilaf

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

Hearty and savory sausage cooked with aromatic vegetables and fluffy rice in one pot, inspired by regional comfort food flavors. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, 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 450 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 sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium diced yellow onion
• 1 medium diced green bell pepper
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and crisp around edges, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, coating it with the sausage and vegetable mixture. Add 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat. 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 and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.