One-Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice
One-Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice is your go-to comfort meal that combines smoky sausage, fluffy rice, and a deliciously tangy barbecue sauce—all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish fills your home with irresistible aromas and ensures everyone leaves the table satisfied. With minimal prep time and a simple ingredient list, you can whip this up quickly while still enjoying hearty, homemade goodness. The best part? It’s highly customizable, making it easy to adapt to whatever you have on hand. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner or an impressive dish for entertaining, this recipe is sure to delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or turkey sausage), sliced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sausage slices until browned; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked rice and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and barbecue sauce; stir well and scrape any bits off the bottom of the skillet.
- Return the sausage to the pan, bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg