One-Skillet Mexican Sausage and Rice Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 cups Carolina® Brown Rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb chorizo sausage, cooked and sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Instructions
This savory one-skillet dinner is made with Mexican chorizo sausage and Carolina® Brown Rice simmered in broth and a blend of onion, pepper, garlic and spices.
Step 1
Heat oil in large high-sided skillet or saucepan set over medium heat; cook chorizo for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened.
Step 2
Stir in rice, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well coated. Stir in broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Step 3
Let stand for 10 minutes and fluff with a fork. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve with a drizzle of sour cream.
Skillet Dinner Tips
-For best results, use quality ingredients. Using Carolina® Brown Rice, you can ensure that you’re serving Non-GMO Project Verified rice that contains more whole grains, and as a result, more natural vitamins and minerals. Also, for a richer and more delicious taste, use high-quality chorizo.
–Do not skip step 3, although your kitchen might be filled with delicious aromas, it’s important to let your skillet sit for at least 5-10 minutes. Why? It gives the ingredients time to cool and blend together without the heat and ultimately enhances the overall flavor of your dish.
-Although optional, by adding the cilantro, lime and sour cream the skillet has an additional level of freshness to the warm rice.
Simple & One-Skillet
Similar to a one-pot meal, this one-skillet meal makes for less cleanup and a dish made in under an hour! Perfect for adding to your list of weeknight One-pot Meals and Skillet Dishes.
This simple dish is also a great opportunity to try new ingredients like Mexican chorizo in a meal the entire family can enjoy. Looking for more recipes to use up that delicious chorizo? Try this Breakfast Scramble with Chorizo and Rice or tasty Chorizo and Rice Empanadas with a chimichurri dipping sauce.
Try preparing a one-pot dessert too like a Rice Pudding recipe with cooked rice. Repurpose any leftover rice into a sweet treat while only dirtying one saucepan.
Ingredient Substitutions
Substitute turkey sausage for Mexican sausage if preferred.
