Ingredients
14 oz. Andouille sausage
1 Tbsp cooking oil
1 bell pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 15oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup long grain white rice
1.5 cups chicken broth
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
Slice the sausage into ¼-½ inch thick slices. Add the sausage and cooking oil to a deep skillet or Dutch oven and sauté over medium heat until the sausage is well browned. Don't worry if the sausage begins to brown on the bottom of the skillet. That's extra flavor that will cook into the rice later.
While the sausage is cooking, dice the bell pepper. Once the sausage is browned, add the bell pepper to the skillet and continue to sauté for about one more minute.
Add the spices (smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and black pepper) to the skillet with the sausage and bell pepper and continue to sauté for one minute more to toast the spices.
Add the fire roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), rice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the broth to come to a full boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let the skillet simmer for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, with the lid on, for an additional 5 minutes.
After the skillet has rested, remove the lid, and fold the sausage and rice to redistribute the rice and sausage throughout. Top with sliced green onions and serve!
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Andouille sausage is a heavily smoked pork sausage originating from Louisiana and is the backbone of authentic Cajun cuisine — its bold, garlicky flavor infuses the entire dish as it cooks.
- Fire roasted diced tomatoes add a subtle char-kissed sweetness and depth that regular diced tomatoes simply cannot replicate, making them worth seeking out.
- Long grain white rice is ideal here because its firm, separate grains absorb the spiced broth without turning mushy, giving you perfectly textured rice every time.
- Smoked paprika layered with cayenne, oregano, and thyme creates a classic Cajun spice profile — adjust the cayenne up or down to control the heat level to your preference.
- Allowing the skillet to rest off the heat for 5 minutes after simmering is a crucial step that lets the rice finish steaming and absorb any remaining liquid evenly.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a substantial amount of protein from the Andouille sausage, making this a filling and satisfying meal without needing any side protein.
- Andouille sausage is relatively high in sodium, so no additional salt is needed in this recipe — the chicken broth and canned tomatoes also contribute to the sodium content.
- The bell pepper and tomatoes contribute meaningful amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A, adding a nutritional boost to this comfort food classic.
- Long grain white rice provides quick-digesting carbohydrates for energy, while the fat from the sausage helps slow digestion and keep you fuller longer.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free as written, making it a great option for those avoiding gluten without any modifications needed.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories610
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat34 g72 g47.22%
- Saturated Fat11 g20 g55%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat15 g
- Cholesterol75 mg300 mg25%
- Sodium1320 mg2300 mg57.39%
- Total Carbohydrate52 g275 g18.91%
- Dietary Fiber3 g28 g10.71%
- Total Sugars5 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein24 g50 g48%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)8 mcg20 mcg40%
- Calcium60 mg1300 mg4.62%
- Iron3.2 mg18 mg17.78%
- Potassium620 mg4700 mg13.19%
- Vitamin A950 mcg900 mcg105.56%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)38 mg90 mg42.22%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1.8 mg15 mg12%
- Vitamin K18 mcg120 mcg15%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.25 mg1.3 mg19.23%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)5.5 mg16 mg34.38%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.5 mg1.7 mg29.41%
- Folate28 mcg400 mcg7%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)1.1 mcg2.4 mcg45.83%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.9 mg5 mg18%
- Choline65 mg550 mg11.82%
- Phosphorus280 mg1250 mg22.4%
- Iodine6 mcg150 mcg4%
- Magnesium38 mg420 mg9.05%
- Zinc2.8 mg11 mg25.45%
- Selenium22 mcg55 mcg40%
- Copper0.18 mg0.9 mg20%
- Manganese0.9 mg2.3 mg39.13%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum12 mcg45 mcg26.67%
- Chloride420 mg2300 mg18.26%
