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One Pot Smoked Sausage And Rice
This one pot smoked sausage and rice combines slices of kielbasa with diced onion and red bell pepper, cooked together with tomato paste, chicken broth, and spices like paprika and oregano. The smoked sausage browns and infuses the dish, while the rice absorbs all the flavors into a soft, tender dish with a slight tang from the tomato paste. Cooking everything in one pan makes for easy cleanup and a comforting meal with balanced smoky and savory notes.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14 ounces smoked sausage like kielbasa - sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup onion diced, about 1/2 medium onion for 1/2 cup
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika will give more flavor if you have it
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Slice the kielbasa into small rounds that are about ¼ inch thick. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small pieces between ¼ and ½ inch. In a small bowl mix together the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then set to the side.
- In a large sautee pan or 12 inch skillet with a lid, add a tablespoons of olive oil and turn a burner on to medium high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa to the pan. Cook the sausage for 5-6 minutes until browned on each side, stirring occasionally. Add onions and sauté until the onion begins to brown and soften, another 3-4 minutes.
- To the pan add the chicken broth, rice, tomato paste, bell pepper, and the spices mixed together, the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir well until fully mixed. Bring the liquid in the pan to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to medium low to keep the liquid simmering. Cook covered for 20-23 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is gone. A little liquid still in the pan is ok as long as the rice is tender but it shouldn’t be runny. Top with a light sprinkle of fresh parsley or chopped green onions, then enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not substitute instant or minute rice without adjusting liquid and cooking time, as this recipe suits regular long grain white rice.
- Slicing the sausage fairly thin helps it brown evenly and infuse the dish with smokiness.
- Use smoked paprika if available to enhance the smoky flavor further.
- Cooking the dish covered allows the rice to absorb all the broth and flavors thoroughly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
1112mg
(46%)
Potassium
325mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
764IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.