Fiery Chipotle Rice and Sausage
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this bold and flavorful Fiery Chipotle Rice and Sausage recipe! This vibrant one-pan dish combines smoky sausage and fluffy white rice with the rich, spicy kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, creating a satisfying meal that's brimming with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Aromatic garlic, onions, and bell peppers build a hearty base, while cumin and oregano add a warm depth of flavor. Simmered to perfection in savory chicken broth and finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal. Easy to make in just 45 minutes, this fiery skillet sensation is a must-try for lovers of spice and comfort food alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups white rice
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds. Dice the onion and red bell pepper, and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then add it to the skillet. Stir the rice for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it is lightly toasted and coated with the flavors of the pan.
Chop the chipotle peppers finely and add them to the skillet along with the adobo sauce, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot and garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1698 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
