Description
A delightful journey through bold flavors with smoky sausage, sweet honey, and warm Cajun spices, all cooked in one skillet for an easy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and sear until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice, stirring to coat it in drippings and oil.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, drizzle honey over the dish, and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Allow sausage to sear well for deeper flavor. Optional: Add bell peppers or onions for more texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg