Description
One Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice is a mouthwatering dish that combines savory sausage, fluffy rice, and a sweet yet tangy BBQ sauce—all cooked together in one skillet. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a delightful flavor profile that appeals to everyone at the table. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the comforting taste of this all-in-one dinner that’s both satisfying and versatile!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken or beef sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the sausage rounds for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add smoked paprika and black pepper; mix well. Then incorporate uncooked rice, toasting it for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and BBQ sauce; stir to combine and return sausage to the pan.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20–22 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let it rest covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg