Description
One Pan Cheddar BBQ Sausage Rice is a scrumptious and satisfying meal that marries smoky sausage with tangy BBQ sauce and melted cheddar cheese—all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, offering comforting flavors and customizable ingredients to suit your taste. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this delightful one-pan wonder that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add the onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (3–4 minutes), then stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate rice, paprika, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and BBQ sauce; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg