Description
A one-pot, creamy Cajun comfort dish packed with smoky sausage, tender rice, and bold seasoning. Rich, spicy, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into coins
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup long grain white rice
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream or 2 tablespoons cream cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add rice and stir to coat in oil and spices. Toast for 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low.
6. Cook for 18–20 minutes or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
7. Stir in cream (or cream cheese) and return sausage to the skillet. Cook uncovered for another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
8. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
9. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning the sausage—you want a good sear.
Toasting the rice before adding liquid helps it keep its shape and adds nuttiness.
Add cream at the end for a smooth, rich finish without overpowering the spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: sausage rice, creamy Cajun rice, one-pot meal