One-Pan Summer Sausage Skillet with Cajun Kick
A hearty one-pan dinner loaded with smoky sausage, colorful bell peppers, fluffy rice, and bold Cajun spices. This Southern-inspired skillet is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked or andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet and sear sausage slices 3-4 minutes per side. Remove.
- Sauté onion and peppers 5-6 minutes; add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning until veggies are coated.
- Return sausage, add cooked rice, stir, and simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Top with parsley and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference. Add extra veggies for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
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