Cajun Rice and Sausage Skillet

This delicious Cajun Rice and Sausage Skillet has become an instant favorite in our house! It’s easy to make in one pan with flavorful andouille sausage, veggies and rice with an incredible cajun seasoning blend. A complete meal on the table in just 30 minutes!

I cannot get enough of one-pan recipes because they are so easy and fast to make, yet taste wonderful! We also love the variety they bring to the table! Try some of our other favorites next, like this cajun shrimp and sausage vegetable skillet, ground beef stroganoff, or creamy spinach artichoke chicken!

Cajun rice and sausage skillet is so incredibly easy that it makes a perfect weeknight meal! It’s also so tasty, bursting with amazing Cajun flavor and a mix of sausage, colorful vegetables and seasoned rice.

Skillet dinners are my favorite because you cook everything in the same pan, and it makes clean-up a breeze. Start the sausage in the skillet, then add in and sauté the veggies. Next, add the tomatoes, rice and broth, and simmer everything for about 20 minutes. It’s ready to enjoy with very little effort, is a complete meal, and your family will love it!

Ingredients Needed

This sausage skillet recipe is made with simple ingredients and a homemade cajun seasoning blend that takes this meal to the next level. See the recipe card below for exact measurements.

• Andouille Sausage: A smoked sausage commonly used in Cajun cuisine.
• Oil: For sautéing the sausage and veggies.
• Vegetables: A combination of red bell pepper, green bell pepper and yellow onion adds lots of flavor and texture.
• Garlic: Adding garlic to any dish adds such a delicious taste! If you don’t have fresh garlic cloves on hand, you can use minced garlic from your fridge, 1/2 tsp equals about 1 clove of garlic.
• Cajun Seasoning: Use this homemade Cajun Seasoning for the best flavor.
• Diced Tomatoes: Use Rotel or any other brand of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
• Rice: We like long grain white rice best in this recipe.
• Chicken Broth: Adds enough liquid to cook the rice.
• Sliced Green Onions: Optional for garnish.

How to Make a Cajun Rice and Sausage Skillet

This is such a super simple dinner recipe that delivers insanely delicious results! Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one. Plus, it’s simple to make and even easier to clean up. Here’s how everything comes together:

1. Cook the Sausage: Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausage in and sauté for 3-5 minutes, mostly browning the sausage.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: To the skillet add in the bell peppers and onion, continue to sauté everything for another 5 minutes, the vegetables should brown and become tender.
3. Garlic & Seasonings: Add the garlic and cajun seasoning and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, just until the garlic becomes fragrant.
4. Add Rice and Simmer: Add in the fire diced tomatoes with green chilies, rice, and chicken broth and bring everything to a boil. Once the liquid is boiling, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low, keeping the liquid at a low simmer.
5. Cook: Continue to simmer the liquid, covered for about 20 minutes, the rice should have absorbed all the liquid.
6. Fluff the Rice: Remove the skillet from heat, keep it covered and let it rest for another 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice to redistribute all the vegetables and sausage throughout.
7. Serve: Serve fresh with sliced green onions and enjoy!