This one-pot smoked sausage and rice is incredibly simple and full of flavor. It cooks quickly using smoked turkey sausage and fragrant jasmine rice, making a satisfying weeknight dinner or a convenient meal-prep option for lunch.
Easiest meal ever right here!
This one-pot smoked sausage and rice is quick, comforting, and made entirely in a single pan. It’s an ideal busy-weeknight recipe and stores well for lunches throughout the week.
I love recipes like this, especially when the whole family enjoys them.
This dish is a variation of a favorite — roasted smoked sausage and peppers — but here everything cooks together with rice in the same pan, so there’s no extra side needed.
It’s a go-to for busy nights because it’s fast, easy, and familiar: my kids often say the smoked turkey sausage tastes like hot dogs, which makes it a hit with them.
I prefer smoked turkey sausage for this recipe. It’s widely available and lighter than pork varieties, but still brings great smoky flavor.
How it comes together
Start by browning the smoked sausage in a large skillet or pot to develop a deep golden caramelized surface — that adds a lot of flavor. Once browned, transfer the sausage to a plate.
In the same pan, sauté diced shallot, bell peppers, and plenty of garlic until soft and fragrant. Season with kosher salt and black pepper as you go.
Add jasmine rice to the vegetables and toast it briefly for 2–3 minutes to enhance the nutty flavor. Return the sausage to the pan and pour in chicken stock — this liquid will carry most of the dish’s flavor, so use a good-quality stock.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Jasmine rice usually cooks in 10–15 minutes, but check after 10 minutes and add extra stock a half-cup at a time if needed. Cooking time will vary with different rice types.
When the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, finish with thinly sliced green onions for freshness. You can also stir in chopped herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan if you like.
Super easy!
This dish reheats well, so I often make a batch to have ready for lunches during the week. It stays flavorful and satisfying without feeling heavy.
A meal the whole family requests — that’s always a win!
One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice
One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced into rounds
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked sausage rounds in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Brown on one side, flip, and brown the other side. Transfer the browned sausage to a plate.
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In the same skillet, add the chopped bell peppers, diced shallot, and minced garlic. Season and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
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Stir the jasmine rice into the vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the grains.
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Return the sausage to the pot and add 3 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes, then check the rice. If it needs more liquid, add additional stock ½ cup at a time. Jasmine rice generally finishes in 10–20 minutes; other rice varieties may require more liquid and time.
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When the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve warm and enjoy.
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