Hearty Chicken Sausage and Rice Skillet
This one-pan meal combines smoky chicken sausage, tender pulled chicken, and seasoned rice for a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 lb smoked chicken sausage sliced into rounds
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 1 shallot minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2.75 cups low-sodium chicken broth warmed
- 2 cups pulled cooked chicken
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp celery salt
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, minced shallot, garlic, and sliced celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to coat the rice with the juices. Add the warmed chicken broth, pulled cooked chicken, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and celery salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe is a great make-ahead dish and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to a month!
