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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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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.