Description
This Sausage and Mushroom Skillet Rice Recipe combines flavorful smoked sausage, earthy mushrooms, and savory spices with fluffy rice for a satisfying one-pan meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille, sliced into rounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Brown sliced sausage in olive oil, then set aside.
- Saute Veggies: Cook onion, mushrooms, and garlic until softened.
- Add Spices and Rice: Stir in paprika, thyme, and rice to blend flavors.
- Cook Rice: Pour in chicken broth, salt, pepper, and sausage. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff rice, sprinkle with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Any type of smoked sausage can be used.
- Rinsing the rice before cooking ensures a fluffy texture.
- Keep the skillet covered while cooking to steam the rice properly.
- Add more broth if needed to prevent rice from drying out.
- Leftovers reheat well with extra broth added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg