One-Pot Southern Sausage & Rice

Ingredients

• 14oz package Richard's Premium Smoked Sausage - Sliced
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Red Bell Pepper - Chopped
• 1 Green Bell Pepper - Chopped
• 1 Yellow Onion - Chopped
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper - Chopped
• 14oz can of Diced Tomatoes (no salt added) , with juice
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Tbsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (add more if you like more heat)
• 1.5 Cup Dry Long-Grain Rice
• 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking
2. Add the sliced sausage and arrange in a single layer as much as allowed
3. Allow to cook undisturbed for 90-120 seconds until browned. Flip the sausage pieces and brown on other side
4. Add peppers, onion & jalapeno to the pan and sautee for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to brown
5. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with the juices
6. Add bay leaves, thyme, oregano and red pepper flakes and stir well
7. Reduce heat to medium and add uncooked rice and chicken broth. Let the contents come to a boil allowing the liquid level to reduce until the rice starts peeking out of the top.
8. Once the liquid is below the rice (about 5 minutes or so) cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Let the rice steam for 15 minutes covered.
9. After 15 minutes, remove cover and stir.
10. Discard bay leaves and serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread