Sausage Rice Skillet cooks smoked sausage, onion, green pepper, rice, broccoli, and Colby Jack in one covered pan. Adding frozen broccoli halfway through the rice timing keeps it brighter and firmer than it would be if simmered for the full twenty minutes.
The recipe makes 6 generous servings in 30 minutes, with 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. Rinse the long-grain rice, follow the two exact 10-minute covered stages, and rest for 5 minutes after adding cheese.
Sausage Rice Skillet Ingredients
Use one 14-ounce package smoked sausage sliced into rounds, 1 medium chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 cup rinsed long-grain white rice, 2¼ cups chicken broth, one 10.8-ounce package frozen broccoli florets, and 8 ounces shredded Colby Jack.
Season with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon onion powder. Finish with dried parsley for garnish.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Creamy Pan Fried Chicken.
How to Make Sausage Rice Skillet
- Slice sausage into bite-sized rounds. Chop onion and green bell pepper to similar sizes.
- Cook sausage, onion, and pepper over medium-high for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and softened.
- Add garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in rinsed rice and coat it in the drippings.
- Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce to medium-low, and cook 10 minutes. Add frozen broccoli on top, cover, and cook another 10 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Stir in half the Colby Jack, top with the rest, and melt covered or broil 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish and rest 5 minutes.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Rinse One Cup Long-Grain Rice
Brown Sausage and Vegetables
Add Garlic and Coat the Rice
Season the Chicken Broth
Use Two Covered Ten-Minute Stages
Melt Eight Ounces Colby Jack
Rest and Serve Six
Storage and Reheating
Prevent Sticky Rice or Mushy Broccoli
Conclusion
Brown sausage, onion, and green pepper for 5 to 7 minutes. Cook garlic 30 seconds, coat rinsed rice, add broth and four seasonings, and boil. Cover medium-low 10 minutes, top with frozen broccoli, and cook 10 more. Add Colby Jack in two stages, garnish, and rest 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why should I rinse the rice?
Rinsing removes excess starch and helps prevent a sticky skillet.
- → When is the frozen broccoli added?
Add it on top after the rice has cooked covered for the first 10 minutes.
- → Can I broil the cheese?
Yes, for 2 to 3 minutes if the skillet is oven-safe; otherwise melt it covered over low heat.
- → How many servings does the recipe make?
It makes 6 generous servings in about 30 minutes.