Sausage and Brown Rice Skillet Meal
Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Sausage and Brown Rice Skillet Meal is a one-pan wonder perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring smoky sausage, tender bell peppers, hearty brown rice, and a fragrant mix of garlic, paprika, and thyme, this dish delivers a comforting balance of savory and aromatic notes. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that’s both healthy and satisfying. A splash of broth ties it all together, creating a lightly sauced rice dish with vibrant pops of color, topped off with fresh parsley for a bright finish. Ideal for meal prep or a family-friendly dinner, this skillet meal is the ultimate comfort food made simple. Keywords: sausage skillet meal, brown rice dinner, one-pot recipe, easy weeknight dinner, healthy skillet meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 14 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds and add to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove the sausage to a plate and set aside.
Dice the onion and bell peppers, and mince the garlic cloves.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Return the sausage to the skillet, then add the cooked brown rice.
Pour in the broth and sprinkle with paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well to combine.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and the flavors are well distributed.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1444 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 569 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.
