One-Pot Spicy Sausage and Chicken Rice Recipe

spicy sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat and calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is higher in protein and nutrients.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while paste is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced chicken thighs and spicy sausage; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika, cumin, and black pepper over the meat; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes; bring to a boil.

Add rice and bay leaves; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in chopped parsley and green onions.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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