Name: One Pot Cajun Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 34 min
Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp olive oil; 12 ounces frozen peppers & onion stir fry; 16 ounces smoked turkey sausage; 16 ounces jambalaya mix (2 8-ounce boxes); 4 cups water

This one pot Cajun rice dinner is a flavorful and convenient meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with spicy Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, onions, and sausage, it delivers a hearty and satisfying dish that cooks all in one pot for minimal cleanup.

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There is nothing I enjoy more than combining a box mix with a couple of simple ingredients to make a one-pot wonder for dinner. Ok one thing I like more is when it turns out as good as the One Pot Cajun Rice!

A plate of one-pot jambalaya with sausage pieces in front, with more jambalaya in a pan and salt and pepper shakers in the background.

Not too spicy, but at the same time not too mild this one pan dinner starts with a Zatarans Jambalaya Rice Blend. This fluffy rice dish will become a new family favorite everyone will love. And they’ll ask for it again and again.

If you’re looking for a more authentic Cajun dish, try this Seafood Gumbo!

Overhead view of chopped hot dogs on a cutting board, a bowl of cajun rice, and a bowl of mixed bell peppers on a white surface.

What you need to make One Pot Cajun Rice

Not a whole lot! You only need:

Jambalaya rice mix, I used Zatarans, use any 8-ounce mix you like
smoked turkey ringe sausage
frozen celery and onion mix
olive oil
water
deep frying pan or dutch oven

Jambalaya in one pot and a bowl, with a wooden spoon, on a white countertop.

What kind of sausage should I use?

I like to use ring sausage in these kinds of dinners. I used turkey sausage for this but our family prefers reindeer sausage. I can buy that at Costco so I almost always have them on hand. We prefer reindeer sausage but use turkey sausage, it works great!! Feel free to use any ring sausage your family will like.

But you can also use other cooked proteins such as leftover cooked chicken or cooked shrimp. But if you have other leftover meats in the fridge like prime rib feel free to try those too. I don’t think you can go wrong with this easy one-pan dinner.

Overhead view of a large pot containing one-pot cajun rice dinner with sausage and vegetables, on a white tiled countertop.

Got leftovers?

You’re SO lucky! The leftovers taste great packed in lunches or reheated at home. Be sure to store the leftovers in an airtight container. The leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Use this recipe for meal prepping!

Simply cook as directed and then let it cool naturally. Once cooled divide between 6-8 containers. Use four for this week and tuck the rest away in the freezer for another week for pre-made lunches. Or easy dinner prep when you just need a break!

if you’re not planning on meal-prepping lunches with it, cool it completely and pack in freezer-safe containers until you need it.

To use after freezing let it thaw in the fridge overnight and gently reheat in the microwave or a frying pan.