EASY One Pot Sausage and Rice

This Sausage and Rice Recipe brings juicy bell peppers and creamy, cheesy rice together in one pot. It makes a hearty meal with plenty of flavor and can also be prepared as a freezer meal for later.

Keeping the rice from sticking starts with rinsing it well. Place the rice in a strainer and rinse it under cool water for about 1 minute to remove excess starch. Adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the chicken broth before adding the rice can also help.

While the rice cooks, avoid stirring it, since mixing releases starch and can make the rice stickier. Keep the lid tightly closed so steam does not escape, then let the rice rest for 10 minutes after steaming. This gives any rice stuck to the bottom time to release.

The meat can also be changed depending on what is available. Chicken, ham, ground beef, or steak can all be used in this dish. Different types of rice work as well, but liquid amounts and cooking times vary, so check the package instructions. Minute rice is not recommended because it is much stickier, less creamy, and less nutritious.

There is also plenty of room to switch up the vegetables. Broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, frozen corn, peas, carrots, and other vegetables can be used. Condensed cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, cheddar cheese, or broccoli cheese soup can also be substituted.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The recipe freezes and reheats very well, making it a practical choice for quick and easy lunches.

 

EASY One Pot Sausage and Rice

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This One Pot Sausage and Rice is perfect for your weeknight dinner. It's easy to make in just one pot with juicy bell peppers and creamy, cheesy rice. It also makes a great freezer meal! You’re going to love the delicious flavor of this recipe.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil, separated
• 11 oz. sausage, see notes
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• ½ cup yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 ¼ cups white long grain rice, uncooked
• 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
• 10.75 oz. cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional

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Notes

• I sliced pre-cooked chicken sausage which only requires about 3 minutes of searing time, but you can use any kind of sausage that you want.

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