One Pot Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice Casserole
This One Pot Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice Casserole is an easy one-pot chicken sausage dinner recipe made with juicy chicken sausage, fluffy rice, colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and bold Cajun seasoning. It’s the perfect one-pan dinner for busy weeknights, ready in just 40 minutes!
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This is one of my go-to easy dinner ideas that’s great for weeknight family dinners, meal prep, or even casual get-togethers.
If you are preparing this for family dinner gatherings, this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole is worth trying.
How to Make One-Pot Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice Casserole
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned on each side. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the bell pepper softens.
4. Add the sausage, and the rest of the ingredients (except the green onions). Stir well to coat the rice with the seasonings.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top. Serve hot
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Using cooked rice works best for this recipe. Day-old rice is even better because it stays fluffy and doesn’t become mushy.
- Chicken sausage is already cooked, so you only need to brown it to add extra flavor.
- If you like a little more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
- Drain the diced tomatoes only if you prefer a drier casserole. Keeping the juices adds extra flavor and helps keep the rice moist.
- Taste the casserole before serving since Cajun seasonings can vary in saltiness. Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
- You can swap the yellow bell pepper for red, orange, or green bell peppers depending on what you have on hand.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making this a great meal prep recipe.
- Garnish with fresh green onions just before serving for the best color and fresh flavor.
One Pot Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 4 cooked chicken sausages sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned on each side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the bell pepper softens.
- Add the sausage, and the rest of the ingredients (except the green onions). Stir well to coat the rice with the seasonings.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top. Serve hot
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