Cheesy Smoked Sausage Rice Skillet (Print-Friendly Version)
Smoky sausage, melty cheese, and rice unite with broccoli and spices for a bold, filling skillet dinner.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 (14-ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
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2 1/4 cups chicken broth
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1 (10.8-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
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8 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Garnish
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Dried parsley, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and green bell pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add smoked sausage, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned and vegetables are softened.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
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Add rinsed white rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Increase heat to bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes.
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About halfway through the rice cooking time, stir in the frozen broccoli florets. Re-cover and continue simmering until the rice is tender.
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Stir approximately 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese into the cooked mixture until melted. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, cover, and allow to melt. For a golden finish, optionally place the skillet under a broiler briefly.
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Garnish with dried parsley and serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Adjust the quantity of smoked paprika according to preference or substitute with a milder seasoning if desired.
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Bring the mixture to a full boil before covering and reducing heat to ensure rice cooks evenly.