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One-Pan Summer Sausage Skillet with Cajun Kick

One-Pan Summer Sausage Skillet with Cajun Kick Delight

Savor a delightful One-Pan Summer Sausage Skillet with Cajun Kick that combines smoky sausage and colorful peppers for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 12 ounces Smoked or Andouille Sausage or kielbasa or turkey sausage
  • 1 cup Mixed Bell Peppers red, yellow, and green
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice or brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter for sautéing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Slice 12 ounces of sausage into thick rounds, then sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Add one chopped onion and 1 cup of mixed bell peppers, sauté for 5-6 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning over the vegetables and cook for another minute.
  6. Return the sausage to the skillet, combine with the vegetables, then add 3 cups of cooked rice.
  7. Let the mixture simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize your spice level with the Cajun seasoning and enjoy this meal fresh or reheated!

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