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-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spicy Italian sausage, sliced, olive oil, yellow onion, diced 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 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.