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Arroz Con Salchicha (Chicken Sausage & Rice Skillet)

Serves: 4

Author: Dianna, The Kitchen Prep

"Arroz con Salchicha {Sausage and Rice}! This slightly modernized take on a classic Cuban comfort food is the type of meal that becomes a staple when you’re looking for easy weeknight dinner ideas! It’s a one skillet meal that will appear on the menu again and again."

Ingredients

1 package al fresco Sundried Tomato chicken sausage, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped

3/4 cup onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice

1 8oz. can tomato sauce

1 4oz. jar diced pimentos

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  • 1Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and saute for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  • 2Add green pepper, onion, and garlic to pan and cook stirring often until veggies have softened. Stir in rice and cook for another minute.
  • 3Add tomato sauce, diced pimentos, broth, bay leaf and salt. Stir ingredients to combine.
  • 4Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • 5Turn off heat and allow rice to steam for another 10 minutes, do not lift the lid.
  • 6Fluff rice with a fork and remove bay leaf before serving.