Cajun sausage skillet: A quick and tasty dinner idea!
A quick and tasty dinner idea featuring Cajun sausage, vegetables, and spices, all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced Cajun sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, and Cajun seasoning; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and mix well; heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg