Description
Craving a bold, comforting dinner that’s fast and fuss-free? This One-Skillet Cajun Honey Garlic Sausage & Rice is your new weeknight favorite. With smoky sausage, fluffy rice, sweet honey, and garlicky Cajun heat, every bite bursts with flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or whenever you need hearty, easy food ideas in a pinch. It’s savory, sweet, slightly spicy—and all made in one skillet. Say goodbye to boring weeknights and hello to a deliciously simple meal that feels like a treat.
Ingredients
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced sausage and sear until browned on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rinsed rice and stir to coat in spices and sausage drippings.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, drizzle honey over the dish, and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes