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20-Min Sausage & Rice Skillet

Smoked sausage, bell peppers, and rice all cook together in one skillet with chicken broth for a hands-off dinner. No fussing, no extra pans, pure weeknight comfort.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
485
Protein
24g
20-Min Sausage & Rice Skillet
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice the sausage into 1/4-inch rounds and dice the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then add sausage and cook 3 minutes until browned.

  3. Step 3

    Add bell pepper and rice, stir for 90 seconds until fragrant, then pour in chicken broth.

  4. Step 4

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat, stir gently, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board and knife

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