Sausage Pepper and Rice Skillet Recipe

There is nothing better than this sausage pepper and rice skillet recipe by Smokin’ & Grillin with AB. It’s packed with vegetables, sausages, shrimp, and seasonings – bursting with amazing flavors. If you are looking for a lunch or dinner recipe that only requires one pan, this dish is the perfect choice. When I made this recipe at home, it was gone in just a couple of minutes. Everybody loved it!

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If you have leftover rice, this is the perfect recipe for it. It is customizable, so if you don’t have all the ingredients in hand, that is okay. Add celery, cajun seasoning, and chicken to this dish, and it would be Jambalaya. It is packed with flavor and is great for sharing. Give this delicious recipe a try.

Easy Sausage Pepper and Rice Skillet Ingredients

• 2 to 3 chicken andouille sausage (sliced)
• 1 1/4 cup white rice
• 5 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 medium white onion (quartered and sliced)
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups of chicken broth (33% low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• parsley for garnish
• 1 lb of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• creole seasoning

How to Make Sausage Pepper and Rice Skillet

Step 1:

Place a cast iron over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add the sausage slices and cook until browned.

Step 2:

In the same pan, add the onion and saute over medium heat for 1 minute. Next, add the peppers, and mix. Cook until softened.

Step 3:

Add minced garlic and continuously stir to avoid burning. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 4:

In the same pan, add the shrimp and season with creole seasoning. Coo until no longer pink. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 5:

In the same pan, add the tomato paste and 3/4 of the chicken stock. Mix then bring to a simmer. Lower the heat then add the paprika and cayenne pepper. Let it come to a soft boil.

Step 6:

Add the rice, sausage, and veggies. Mix to combine, then cook for a minute. Pour the remaining chicken broth and stir. Cook for a few minutes, then mix in the shrimp.

Step 7:

Serve and enjoy!

Sausage Pepper and Rice Skillet