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Sausage and rice served in a bowl with juicy sausage slices and perfectly cooked rice
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Sausage and Rice – Easy One-Pan Dinner

A hearty one-pan sausage and rice dinner made with browned sausage, fluffy rice simmered in broth, and simple seasonings for an easy, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sausage, sliced
  • 1½ cups white rice (medium- or short-grain)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs or lemon juice (optional)

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin:
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Brown the Sausage
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until well browned and the sausage is fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  5. Toast the Rice
  6. Add rinsed and drained rice to the same pan. Stir for 2–3 minutes to lightly toast and coat grains in oil and browned bits.
  7. Add Liquid and Seasonings
  8. Pour in broth, then add onion, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  9. Simmer
  10. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15–20 minutes without stirring, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  11. Finish
  12. Return sausage to pan and gently stir. Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

• Rinse the rice well to remove excess starch.
• Toasting the rice improves flavor and helps prevent mushy texture.
• Keep heat low while simmering so the rice cooks evenly.
Storage
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freeze portions up to 3 months.
Reheating
• Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave with a splash of broth or water until hot throughout.