Spicy Sausage Rice

Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Spicy Sausage Rice recipe! Packed with bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this one-pan wonder combines smoky chorizo or Italian sausage, tender long-grain rice, and vibrant vegetables like onion and red bell pepper. Infused with the perfect blend of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano, each bite bursts with a rich, comforting heat. Simmered in savory chicken stock and finished with a garnish of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy nights when you want maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for satisfying the whole family, Spicy Sausage Rice is a crowd-pleaser you’ll keep coming back to.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 links spicy sausages (chorizo or Italian sausage)
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove the sausages and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rice to the skillet and stir well to coat it in the oils and vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken stock and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Season the mixture with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

Return the cooked sausages to the skillet and mix them into the rice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat the sausages.

Step 10

Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1802.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1862.5

Total Fat 121.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 242.6mg	0%
Sodium 4677.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 89.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 267.1mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 1922.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 21.6%