Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

Craving a dinner that's both comforting and packed with zesty flavor? This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet delivers! With smoky Andouille sausage, tender rice, and a vibrant blend of Cajun spices, this one-pan wonder is a simple yet satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight. Get ready for a dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp cooking oil
• 14 oz. Andouille sausage
• 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions:

1. Slice the sausage into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick slices. Add the sausage and cooking oil to a deep skillet or Dutch oven and sauté over medium heat until the sausage is well browned. Don't worry if the sausage begins to brown on the bottom of the skillet. That extra flavor will cook into the rice later.
2. While the sausage is cooking, dice the bell pepper. Once the sausage is browned, add the bell pepper to the skillet and continue to sauté for about one more minute.
3. Add the spices (1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper) to the skillet with the sausage and bell pepper and continue to sauté for one minute more to toast the spices.
4. Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), rice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
5. Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the broth to come to a full boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let the skillet simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed most of the liquid. Do not lift the lid during this time.
6. Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the lid, stir in the sliced green onions, and serve immediately.