No-Fuss One-Pot Smoked Sausage Rice
A flavorful, no-fuss one-pan meal featuring smoked sausage, vegetables, and rice simmered in savory tomato broth for a cozy, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 14 oz smoked sausage kielbasa, sliced into ¼″ rounds
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper diced (¼–½″ pieces)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Slice the sausage into rounds. Dice the onion and bell pepper. Mix the spices in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high. Cook the sausage for 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the diced onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth, rice, tomato paste, bell pepper, and spice mix. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20–23 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is gone.
- Let it sit with the lid on for 5 minutes. Top with parsley or green onions and enjoy!