One-Pot Spicy Sausage and Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A hearty one-pot meal featuring spicy sausage, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice cooked together with a rich tomato base. This American one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spicy Italian sausage, sliced, olive oil, and yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 spicy Italian sausage, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 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 over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced spicy Italian sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 1 diced medium red bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toast the rice for 2 minutes while stirring so it’s coated with the oil and spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.