One Pot Smoked Sausage And Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 14 ounces smoked sausage like kielbasa, sliced into rounds
02 - 1/2 cup onion, diced (about 1/2 medium onion)
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika will give more flavor if you have it)
06 - 1 teaspoon oregano
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 cup long grain white rice
12 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste

→ For Garnish (Optional)

13 - Fresh parsley or chopped green onions

# Instructions:

01 - 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.
02 - 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.
03 - Add onions and sauté until the onion begins to brown and soften, another 3-4 minutes.
04 - 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.
05 - 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.
06 - Top with a light sprinkle of fresh parsley or chopped green onions, then enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Smoked paprika will give more flavor than regular paprika if you have it.
02 - A little liquid still in the pan is ok as long as the rice is tender, but it shouldn't be runny.
03 - This dish is great for meal prep and leftovers reheat well.

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