One-Pot Cajun Dirty Rice
A hearty, flavorful Cajun dish with sausage, rice, and vegetables, all cooked in one pot. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 pound | Hot Italian turkey sausage | Casings removed
- 4 ounces | Chorizo | For smoky flavor
- 1½ cups | Long-grain white rice | Uncooked
- 1 can 14.5 oz | Diced tomatoes | With juice
- 1 medium | Onion | Diced
- 1 medium | Bell pepper | Diced
- 2 stalks | Celery | Diced
- 2 cloves | Garlic | Minced
- 1 tablespoon | Cajun seasoning | Adjust to taste
- 2 cups | Chicken broth | For cooking
- 2 tablespoons | Olive oil | For cooking
- Salt and pepper | To taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown sausage and chorizo, breaking into small pieces.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in rice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toast for 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Substitute andouille sausage for chorizo for a more authentic flavor.
- Add shrimp or okra for variations.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.