Savory cajun sausage and rice is made easy in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. This not-too-spicy dinner is kid-friendly and a great way to use a turkey kielbasa sausage for an easy dinner.
PREP TIME 15 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 3 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 18 minutesminutes
YIELD 4servings
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1oniondiced
1red bell pepperdiced
1teaspoonminced garlic
1tablespoonCajun seasoning
1(13 oz.) turkey kielbasa sausagesliced into thin discs
Turn the Instant Pot onto SAUTE and add the olive oil to the pot. Give the oil one minute to heat up and then add the diced onion and peppers to the pot. Stir and saute until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the sausage and saute for a minute. Add the tomato paste and stir until it is thoroughly mixed in. Pour the chicken broth in and stir to combine. Add the rice and stir to combine.
Turn the Instant Pot off and place the lid on top. Set it to SEALING and cook the mixture on HIGH Pressure for 3 minutes.
Fluff the rice before serving.
Recipe Notes
Stovetop Instructions
No Instant Pot? You can make this dish on the stovetop.Add the olive oil to a medium pot with a lid. Cook the onion and peppers until softened. Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and stir until fragrant.Add the sausage and saute for one minute. Add the tomato paste and stir until mixed in. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Add the rice and stir.Cover the pot with the lid and cook according to the time suggested on your rice package, usually 10 - 20 minutes.
A Note on Spice Level
Cajun seasoning blends are flavorful but not too spicy-hot. If you prefer more heat, add cayenne pepper or a couple dashes of hot sauce at the same time as the Cajun blend.