Best 10 Brown Rice Pilaf With Chicken Sausage Recipes

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Brown rice pilaf with chicken sausage is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the savory richness of chicken sausage. This easy-to-make recipe can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish, and it is a great way to use up leftover rice. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, this flavorful and healthy recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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HERBED BROWN RICE PILAF



Herbed Brown Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h7m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup long-grain brown rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or water, warmed
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender. Add the rice and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the stock, garlic and thyme. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook 40 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and garlic. Fluff with a fork and add parsley and green onions.

BROWN RICE PILAF



Brown Rice Pilaf image

I love this pilaf! I never liked brown rice until I tried it this way. It goes with just about anything, and the leftovers (when there are any) reheat well, too.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain brown rice (not instant)
2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes. Check rice occasionally and add water if necessary.
  • Uncover and let rice stand for 5 minutes before serving.

HOME-STYLE BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is comfort food at its best with mild flavors and it's simple to make. This is a very versatile dish: if you prefer, you can use almonds in place of the cashews, and cilantro in place of the parsley.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup uncooked brown rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup chickpeas
2 eggs, beaten
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice. Bring contents back to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Approximately 20 minutes before rice is finished cooking heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them, stirring frequently until they soften. Add the garlic and carrots and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Place mushrooms inside of skillet and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and cook 1 more minute.
  • When the rice is finished cooking pour the eggs into the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until the eggs are cooked. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in pepper, parsley, and nuts.
  • Spoon the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well. Serve the pilaf hot with soy sauce on the side for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 653.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

COUNTRY WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE



Country Wild Rice with Sausage image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups long-grain and wild rice mix, rinsed
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces pork breakfast sausage, removed from casing
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, toasting until the rice begins to smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock along with some salt and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 25 minutes
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil along with the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and a generous pinch of salt and cook until just tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sausage, thyme and sage, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • When the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat, remove the lid and add the sausage and vegetables. Fluff and stir gently with a fork to combine. Add the rice to a serving dish and sprinkle with the chives before serving hot.

SWEET ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE KABOBS WITH ORZO BROWN RICE PILAF



Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage Kabobs with Orzo Brown Rice Pilaf image

Sweet Italian chicken sausage kabobs served over homemade orzo and brown rice pilaf is a nice meal for weeknights or weekends.

Provided by al fresco

Categories     Pasta by Shape

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage Fully Cooked, sliced on bias 1/2-inch thick
1 zucchini squash, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 serving Extra virgin olive oil cooking spray
5 each Skewers
½ cup white onion, chopped
8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
2 cups whole grain brown rice
1 ⅓ cups low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup seedless raisins
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup grated carrots
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 ounces orzo pasta, cooked according to package instructions
2 cups fresh spinach
¼ cup lightly toasted almonds, sliced*

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • For the kabobs, spread the zucchini, red bell pepper and onion chunks on a baking sheet, coat well with the cooking spray, and roast for 10 minutes, cool for 5 minutes.
  • Thread 5 skewers alternating the roasted vegetables and sliced chicken sausage, set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan, coated with the olive oil spray, saute the chopped onion over medium high heat for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the brown rice, chicken broth and raisins, bring to a boil, and then cover, and reduce heat for 6 - 8 minutes, (check package instructions for best results, rice should be fork tender).
  • Add the parsley, grated carrot, seasonings and cooked orzo, over low heat to heat through. Fold in the baby spinach and toasted almonds.
  • Grill skewers for 3 to 5 minutes per side and serve immediately over rice pilaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 479.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SAUSAGE AND RICE PILAF



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This is a spicy, flavorful side dish that is great to take to a potluck! If you want to cut down on the "heat" you can used "regular" or "mild" breakfast sausage.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb hot pork sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup raw white rice, cooked separately

Steps:

  • Cook rice separately.
  • Cook sausage over low heat in a large skillet; Drain.
  • To the same skillet, add onions, green bell peppers, and celery.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in soup and cooked rice.
  • Pour into a greased casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 250°F for about 30 minutes or until heated through.

BROCCOLI BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is one of my favorite low-fat dishes-it's delicious! Rosemary, garlic, almonds and sunflower kernels flavor the broccoli and rice. Sometimes I add cooked cubed chicken for a complete meal. -Mari Condit of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute rice until lightly browned. Add the broth, rosemary and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is almost tender. , Stir in the broccoli, almonds, sunflower kernels, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and broccoli is crisp-tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUSAGE RICE PILAF



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In Goshen, Indiana, Deborah Downing serves this nicely seasoned rice casserole with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread or rolls. "It's one of our favorite sausage recipes. My family likes freshly grated Parmesan cheese on their helpings. More Sausage Dinner Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Add onion and mushrooms; saute until onion is tender. Add rice, consomme, water and oregano; mix well. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE & BROWN AND WILD RICE



Italian Chicken Sausage & Brown and Wild Rice image

Grab your biggest skillet-you're about to fill it with all sorts of savory goodies. Such as? Try Italian chicken sausage, peppers, wild rice and Parmesan!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 each green and red pepper, cut into strips
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
3 cups cooked wild and brown rice blend
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add sausage; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
  • Add peppers and tomatoes; stir. Simmer on low heat 6 to 8 min. or until sausage is done and peppers are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in rice; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

BROWN RICE PILAF WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE



BROWN RICE PILAF WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE image

Categories     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 6 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tblsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 lb chicken sausage, sliced or chunked
1 clove garlic, minced
1.5 cups brown rice
3 cups low sodium gluten free chicken broth
2 cups spinach or basil leaves, washed

Steps:

  • saute onion pepper and chicken sausage in oil over medium high heat until sausage is cooked through or nearly so add garlic and saute for another 2 or three minutes stir in rice add broth bring to a boil then reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 45-50 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed. stir in spinach or basil

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pilaf will be. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful chicken sausage, and high-quality brown rice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the rice, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before cooking it will help to bring out its nutty flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to the pilaf. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables and herbs can add a lot of flavor and color to the pilaf. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, garlic, parsley, and thyme.
  • Cook the pilaf until the rice is tender: The pilaf is done cooking when the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the liquid. This will usually take about 20 minutes.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving: Let the pilaf rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the rice to absorb even more of the flavors.

Conclusion:

Brown rice pilaf with chicken sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its flavorful combination of brown rice, chicken sausage, and vegetables, this pilaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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