One Pot Cajun Rice
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.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 312kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet w lid
- knife
- cutting board
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
Instructions
- Heat skillet on over medium high heat with olive oil
- Add peppers and onions and cook
- Allow the water to evaporate from them being frozen 5-6 min
- While the peppers and onions are cooking, cut the sausage length wise.
- Then cut the sausage across into slices
- Add to the skillet to get a nice browning on them, cook 2-3 min
- Next add the contents of the Jambalaya packets and toss, allowing the rice and seasoning to toast (2-3 min)
- pour in 4 cups of water, stir and bring to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and reduce to low for 22-24 mins.
- Turn off the heat, remove the lid and fluff rice with a fork.
- Cover for an additional 5 mins to steam the rice fully.
- Serve and Enjoy
Notes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total: 35-40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total: 35-40 min
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 6mg