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One Skillet Cajun Honey Garlic Rice with Sweet Spicy Sausage

This one-skillet Cajun honey garlic rice combines sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in a dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. With just one pan and 30 minutes, you'll have a complete meal that the whole family will love, featuring perfectly balanced flavors of honey, Cajun seasoning, and garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken or beef sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes until nicely browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the rice with the seasonings and oil.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and honey, then return the browned sausage to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the fresh parsley, and season with salt to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Choose high-quality sausage for best flavor, don't skip browning the sausage for depth of flavor, and use long-grain white rice for optimal texture. For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.