Description
Experience the warmth of home cooking with this delicious sausage and rice recipe! Packed with savory Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy long-grain rice, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Its rich flavors and vibrant presentation will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to transform your dinner routine with this simple yet satisfying meal that’s sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Push the veggies to one side, add sliced Italian sausage, and brown for about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and oregano; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes (including juice). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg