Jambalaya Rice
Add big flavor to your menu with this zesty Jambalaya Rice. This Cajun-inspired rice recipe is filled with sausage, onions, peppers, and garlic to create a satisfying and delicious side dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage 2 links, casings removed
- 2 stalks celery diced
- ¾ cup diced red bell pepper (½ small red bell pepper)
- ¾ cup diced yellow bell pepper (½ small yellow bell pepper)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Coat a 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over MEDIUM heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and thoroughly cooked. Add the celery, peppers, onion, and the garlic. Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
- Add the rice, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
- Add the soup and chicken broth. Bring just to boiling then reduce the heat to LOW, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g