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One-Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Make this hearty, comforting sausage and rice dish in just one pan for fast weeknight dinner and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving any rendered fat in the skillet.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine everything. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Gently stir in the reserved smoked sausage.
  6. Sprinkle both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
  7. Stir gently before serving this easy family dinner with rice.

Notes

  • For a Cajun flavor profile, substitute the Italian seasoning with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning blend.
  • You can add 1 cup of frozen peas or corn during the last 5 minutes of the rice cooking time for extra vegetables.
  • This recipe works well with ground sausage if you prefer to crumble it instead of slicing links.

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