Sausage Rice Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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14 oz package smoked sausage, sliced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
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2¼ cups chicken broth
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10.8 oz package frozen broccoli florets
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8 oz shredded Colby Jack cheese
→ Seasonings and Garnish
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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Dried parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
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Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds. Chop the onion and green bell pepper into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage, chopped onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are softened.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the rinsed rice, making sure it gets coated with the sausage drippings and mixed with the vegetables.
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Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Stir everything together well, then bring the mixture to a boil.
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Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the frozen broccoli florets on top. Cover again and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
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Stir in about half of the Colby Jack cheese until melted. Top with the remaining cheese, cover briefly to melt, or place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with dried parsley and serve hot.
# Notes:
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Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent it from getting sticky
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Add frozen broccoli halfway through cooking so it doesn't get mushy
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This recipe uses affordable, pantry-friendly ingredients for a budget-friendly family meal
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Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow the rice to finish absorbing any remaining liquid