This Sausage and Rice Recipe is easy to make in just one pot with juicy bell peppers and creamy, cheesy rice. It also makes a great freezer meal!
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil, separated
- 11 oz. sausage, see notes
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- Β½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Β½ cups chicken broth
- 1 ΒΌ cups white long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
- 10.75 oz. cream of chicken soup
- Β½ cup sour cream
- ΒΎ cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions:
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Note: This recipe is designed to allow you to prepare all of the casserole ingredients in one pot. Before you begin, refer to your rice package for the amount of liquid (we’ll use chicken broth) and cooking time. If preferred, cook the rice separately and skip the broth ingredient. You’ll need 2 cups of cooked rice to combine with the other casserole ingredients. I use white long grain rice and the cooking times below work perfectly.
Prep Work
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Place the rice in a strainer and run it under cool water for 1 minute. This rids it of excess starch which will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot when cooked.
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Shred the cheese and set aside, it will melt better if itβs not cold when added. Avoid packaged shredded cheese as it contains cellulose which prevents it from melting well.
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Measure out remaining ingredients prior to cooking.
Cooking Instructions
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Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Slice the sausage and sear it on each side for color and texture. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Melt 2 Tablespoons butter and add the diced onions. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
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Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil to the pan along with the chicken broth. Run a silicone spatula along the bottom of the pot to lift the brown remanence from the sausage, which will give the dish more flavor.
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Add the rice. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
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Cover tightly and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add the bell peppers and close the lid, donβt stir. It will release starch and make the rice stickier. Cook 5-10 more minutes. (Refer to package for total cooking time.)
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Turn off the heat and leave it covered. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Any rice left on the bottom will release during this time.
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Return to low heat. Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and cheese. Stir to combine.
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Add the sausage, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and serve!
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