Best 7 Hearty Sausage And Rice Skillet Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight? Look no further than a sausage and rice skillet! This classic dish combines savory sausage, tender rice, and a medley of vegetables in a rich and flavorful sauce. With minimal prep and a short cooking time, this skillet meal is a lifesaver for those who want a delicious and satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our guide to the best sausage and rice skillet recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY SAUSAGE AND RICE SKILLET



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At the end of the day, who wants a stack of dishes to wash? That's why we love this entree: It cooks in one skillet and everyone cleans their plates! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. Saute the mushrooms, pepper and onion in oil in the same pan until tender., Return sausage to pan. Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, water, tomato sauce and seasonings., Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

HEARTY SKILLET SUPPER



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When the weather starts turning cooler, I start to hear requests for this dish. The light soy, onion and garlic flavors blend nicely with fresh carrots and potatoes in this budget-minded recipe. -Pat Jensen, Cottonwood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, water and rice. , Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice and vegetables are tender. Just before serving, stir in the soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

KIELBASA SAUSAGE AND RICE



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Enjoy this hearty kielbasa sausage, rice and vegetable skillet recipe made using Progresso® chicken broth - perfect for a 30-minute Creole-style dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 lb fully cooked kielbasa sausage, cut lengthwise into fourths, sliced
3 large tomatoes, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
Red pepper sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper to skillet. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in kielbasa, tomatoes, broth, salt and Cajun seasoning. Heat to boiling; stir in rice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with fork before serving. Serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

HEARTY SAUSAGE SKILLET



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Why make a plain-Jane omelet when you could make this Hearty Sausage Skillet with shredded hash browns and melted VELVEETA®?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
2 cups ORE-IDA Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 eggs
2 Tbsp. water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown sausage in large ovenproof skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat; drain. Return sausage to skillet. Add potatoes and tomatoes; stir. Cook 5 min.; stir. Top with VELVEETA.
  • Whisk eggs and water until blended; pour over ingredients in skillet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until egg mixture is set in center and VELVEETA is melted. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8549 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

HEARTY RICE SKILLET



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From a vegetarian cookbook I have- If you use instant brown rice when preparing this, use only 2/3 cup water.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
2 cups loose-pack frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup water
3/4 cup quick-cooking brown rice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, crushed
3 dashes bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet stir beans, undrained tomatoes, vegetables, water, uncooked rice, thyme or dillweed, and, if desired, hot pepper sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes or till rice is tender.
  • Stir in soup; heat through.
  • Before serving, stir in almonds and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 808.5, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 17.9

HEARTY SAUSAGE & RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Hearty Sausage & Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alley Barbie

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bulk pork sausage
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large red pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1 (6 ounce) box seasoned long grain and wild rice blend
1 3/4 cups swanson chicken stock
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it's well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
  • Add the mushrooms, celery, pepper, onion, thyme, marjoram and seasoning packet from the rice blend to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Stir the sausage mixture, stock, soup, rice blend and 1/2 cup cheese in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Cover the baking dish.
  • Bake at 375°F for 1 hour or until the sausage is cooked through and the rice is tender. Stir the sausage mixture before serving. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Tip: For an extra-special touch, substitute 1 package (8 ounces) baby portobello mushrooms, sliced, for the sliced mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 73.1, Sodium 548.1, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5, Protein 23.9

ONE-PAN RICE AND SAUSAGE SKILLET



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Fast, one-dish, easy weeknight meal!

Provided by FrackFamily5 CACT

Categories     One-Pot Meals

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

11 ounces chicken sausage, sliced into coins
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8.8 ounce) pouch cooked basmati rice
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate.
  • Pour wine into the hot skillet to deglaze the pan; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of sausage off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add olive oil, followed by onion and garlic. Saute until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Add water, lemon juice, and bouillon cube; mix well and bring to a boil. Fold in corn, creamed corn, and rice. Season with pepper.
  • Mix well, gently breaking apart the rice. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add sausage and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1316.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality sausage: The type of sausage you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, high-quality meat and spices.
  • Brown the sausage thoroughly: This will help to develop the flavor of the sausage and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include onions, peppers, carrots, and celery.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions: This will ensure that the rice is cooked properly and not mushy.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Hearty Sausage and Rice Skillet is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with just a few ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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