YumVerseEats
Get New Recipes Weekly
Quick weeknight dinners, tested and ready.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
15
min active
·
40
min total
·
4
servings
This Cajun sausage and rice skillet is a one-pan comfort dinner with smoky andouille, tender rice, peppers, tomatoes, and bold seasoning.
Storage & Reheating
Store: up to 4 days.
Reheat: with a splash of broth or water to keep the rice from drying out.
Avo's Tip
After simmering, let the skillet rest covered for 5 minutes so the rice finishes steaming evenly.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Can I use brown rice?
Brown rice needs more liquid and a longer cook time, so white long-grain rice is best for this timing.
Can I add shrimp?
Yes. Add peeled shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking and simmer until opaque.
Is this the same as jambalaya?
No. It has jambalaya-style flavors, but this version is a simpler Cajun-inspired weeknight skillet.
Why It Works
Toasting the rice in the seasoned pan helps it absorb flavor
A covered simmer keeps the texture fluffy.
Quick Fixes
Rice is still firm: add a splash of broth and cook 5 more minutes.
Rice is wet: uncover and steam off excess liquid.
Bottom browns too fast: lower the heat.
Popular This Week
20
min active
·
30
min total
15
min active
·
25
min total
10
min active
·
25
min total
Ingredients
1
—
12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
2
—
1 small yellow onion, diced
3
—
1 green bell pepper, diced
4
—
1 celery stalk, diced
5
—
3 cloves garlic, minced
6
—
1 tablespoon olive oil
7
—
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
8
—
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz, undrained
9
—
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10
—
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
11
—
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12
—
1/2 cup frozen peas, optional
13
—
Sliced scallions, for serving
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened, then stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
3
Stir in rinsed rice and cook for 1 minute so the grains pick up flavor from the pan.
4
Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes.
5
Turn off the heat and let the skillet rest covered for 5 minutes. Stir in peas if using and let the residual heat warm them.
6
Fluff the rice, taste for seasoning, and finish with sliced scallions.
RECIPE
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
15
min active
·
40
min total
·
4
servings
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened, then stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
3
Stir in rinsed rice and cook for 1 minute so the grains pick up flavor from the pan.
4
Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes.
5
Turn off the heat and let the skillet rest covered for 5 minutes. Stir in peas if using and let the residual heat warm them.
6
Fluff the rice, taste for seasoning, and finish with sliced scallions.
ingrediENTS
—
1
12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
—
2
1 small yellow onion, diced
—
3
1 green bell pepper, diced
—
4
1 celery stalk, diced
—
5
3 cloves garlic, minced
—
6
1 tablespoon olive oil
—
7
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
—
8
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz, undrained
—
9
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
—
10
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
—
11
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
—
12
1/2 cup frozen peas, optional
—
13
Sliced scallions, for serving
instructions
High comfort. Low effort. Designed for real weeknights.
YumVerseEats
You Might Also Like
One-Pot Pasta
Easy one-pot pasta with sausage, spinach, and a creamy tomato basil sauce in 30 minutes.
10
min active
·
25
min total
DINNER
Cheesy Baked Rigatoni
An rigatoni bake with savory sauce and gooey melted cheese throughout.
20
min active
·
40
min total
DINNER
.png)
Recipe Card
Your first week of dinners, free.
5 recipes, one shopping list, Sunday prep plan — instant download.