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One Pan Pepper and Italian Sausage Skillet

Looking for a one pot meal that will be done in under 40 minutes? This One Pan Pepper and Italian Sausage Skillet is just the ticket!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cast iron cooking, Italian sausage, one pot meals, peppers, tomatoes
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups sweet pepper diced (about 1 large)
  • 1 cup onion diced (about 1 medium)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes NOT drained
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
  • Sliced green onions optional, as a garnish
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Choose a heavy cooking vessel with a cover (I love my cast iron dutch oven, but it doesn’t have to be). Brown the Italian sausage (I like to add a bit of oil to help it from sticking as it cooks). Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add olive oil, diced peppers and onions. Cook, stirring often, for about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients (except cheese and green onions) and bring to a boil.
  • Lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until rice is done. If you opt for brown rice (which I have done), increase the cook time to 40-45 minutes. Leave the cover on and don't check the rice. It will cook. Just be patient.
  • Once the rice is cooked, top with shredded cheese, remove from heat, and replace the cover until the cheese is melted. Serve with sliced green onions.