One-Skillet Cajun Honey Garlic Sausage & Rice

Flavor-Packed, Easy, and Comforting Dinner in One Pan

If you’re craving a quick, one-pan dinner that’s bursting with flavor, the One-Skillet Cajun Honey Garlic Sausage & Rice is your answer. This recipe combines spicy Cajun sausage, sweet honey garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked rice for a comforting yet exciting meal.

Ideal for weeknight dinners, family meals, or when you want less cleanup and more flavor, this skillet dish is a winner. With its balance of spice, sweetness, and savory richness, it’s a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.

This guide walks you through making the perfectly seasoned Cajun rice skillet, tips for sausage preparation, and how to achieve tender, flavorful rice in a single pan.

Why This Recipe Works

• Minimal cleanup — everything in one skillet
• Sweet, savory, and spicy flavor combination
• Perfectly cooked rice absorbs sausage juices
• Quick to prepare for busy weeknights
• Great for meal prep or family dinners

Choosing Ingredients

Sausage

• Cajun or andouille sausage gives the dish authentic flavor
• Pre-cooked sausage can save time, but raw is fine if sautéed properly

Rice

• Long grain white rice works best for fluffy texture
• Rinse before cooking to remove excess starch

Sauce

• Honey and garlic create a subtle sweetness that balances Cajun spice
• Optional: add soy sauce or butter for extra depth

INGREDIENTS

• Cajun sausage, sliced
• Long grain white rice, rinsed
• Olive oil or butter
• Garlic, minced
• Onion, diced
• Bell peppers, diced (optional)
• Honey
• Cajun seasoning
• Chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sliced sausage and sauté until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
4. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and drizzle with honey. Stir to combine.
7. Return sausage to the skillet.
8. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
9. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Tips for Best Results

• Toast rice briefly for extra nutty flavor
• Adjust honey to taste — adds balance to Cajun spice
• Cover tightly while cooking to ensure rice cooks evenly
• Use a nonstick or heavy-bottom skillet to prevent sticking

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a simple side salad
• Pair with crusty bread to soak up juices
• Great for meal prep — keeps well in the fridge for 3 days

One-Skillet Cajun Honey Garlic Sausage & Rice

Spicy Cajun sausage cooked with sweet honey garlic sauce and rice in one skillet, perfect for quick, flavorful weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun Inspired

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 12 oz Cajun sausage sliced
• 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 0.5 cup onion diced
• 0.5 cup bell peppers diced, optional
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Spatula or spoon
• Knife and cutting board

Method

 

1. Sauté sausage until browned and set aside.
2. Cook onions, garlic, and peppers until softened.
3. Toast rice briefly, then stir in seasoning and honey.
4. Add broth and return sausage to skillet, simmer until rice is cooked.
5. Fluff rice, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust honey to taste for desired sweetness. Ensure rice is rinsed to prevent stickiness.