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Cajun Sausage and Rice

This hearty Cajun sausage and rice dish packs robust flavors with spicy sausage and savory rice, coming together in under an hour for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker
  • 1 Skillet

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 14 ounces Andouille sausage sliced for Cajun flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow onion chopped
  • 1 Green bell pepper diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic chopped or minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for browning goodness
  • 1 tablespoon Butter richer flavor, don't skip
  • 15 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice soaks up flavors
  • 1 ½ cups Chicken broth for broth depth

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Sauté until tender, around 5 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
  • Add diced tomatoes with juice, rice, and chicken broth. Stir to mix evenly.
  • Transfer to pressure cooker, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release after cooking.
  • Let sit lid off for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Notes

Serve immediately once rested. Refrigerated leftovers will last 3-4 days, reheat with a splash of broth for moisture.