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Cajun Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage – Bold, Spicy, and One-Pot Comfort

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Cajun Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage is a bold, spicy one-pot meal made with andouille sausage, aromatic vegetables, and Cajun spices — a true Southern classic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning

  • 1 cup long grain white rice

  • 2¼ cups chicken broth

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: ½ cup finely chopped chicken livers

  • Garnish: green onions, parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add sausage and brown for 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  2. Sauté onion, pepper, celery, and garlic in the same pan for 5–7 minutes.

  3. Stir in Cajun seasoning and rice. Toast for 1–2 minutes.

  4. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 18–20 minutes.

  5. Return sausage to pan, fluff rice, and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  6. Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add hot sauce or extra Cajun seasoning for more heat.

  • Skip livers if you prefer a simpler flavor.

  • Reheats and freezes well.

Find it online: https://goldenskilleteats.com/cajun-dirty-rice-with-smoked-sausage-bold-spicy-and-one-pot-comfort/