How to Make Easy Weeknight Rice and Sausage Skillet - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and easy recipe for those busy weeknights? Look no further than this delicious and satisfying Easy Weeknight Rice and Sausage Skillet. This recipe is perfect for when you want a comforting and filling meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a wholesome dinner on the table in no time.

With a flavorful combination of rice, Italian sausage, and vegetables, this one-pot meal is sure to become a new f...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bulk pork sausage
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
  • 2 ½ cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and celery; cook until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan; set aside and keep warm.
  • Brown rice and vermicelli mix in the sausage drippings, adding butter if needed. Slowly add water and seasoning package; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Just before rice is finished, add sausage-vegetable mixture. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 1800mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 377mg