Cheesy Sausage and Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken soup
1 pound sausage (such as Italian or breakfast sausage), without casing
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bell pepper, minced
1 can (14, 5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Cheesy Sausage and Rice
Directions:
Medium bowl Place rice and chicken broth in a saucepan. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is fluffy.
While the rice is cooking, fry the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onions and peppers. Cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Once the rice is cooked, add it to the pot along with the sausage mixture. Stir until everything is well mixed.
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the sausage and rice mixture. Cover the pot and let stand for a few minutes or until the cheese melts.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Prep time: 10 minutes |Cook time: 25 minutes |Total time: 35 minutes |Calories: 400kcal |Servings: 4