Cajun Rice With Sausage Recipe

Name: Cajun Rice With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, chopped; 12 ounces spicy chicken sausage (preferably Cajun style), cubed; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups chopped frozen okra, thawed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, chopped
12 ounces spicy chicken sausage (preferably Cajun style), cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped frozen okra, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
2
Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes.
3
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4
Add the sausage, onion, celery and bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft and the sausage begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the skillet, then stir in the rice.
6
Add the chicken broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
7
Stir in the okra, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes.
9
Add the bacon and parsley and fluff with a fork.
10
Per serving: Calories 288; Fat 12 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 74 mg; Sodium 1,259 mg; Carbohydrate 27 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 19 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, chopped, 12 ounces spicy chicken sausage (preferably Cajun style), cubed, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, sliced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Rice With Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Rice With Sausage

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