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Published: June 23, 2015 Last Modified: August 18, 2018 By Sara 42 Comments

Sausage and Rice Casserole

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This recipe for a sausage and rice casserole is a one pot meal with sausages, rice and seasonal vegetables, all cooked together for a simple and quick dinner.

One pot meals are my favorite kind of meals, and this version features smoked sausages, corn, peppers and rice, all baked with plenty of seasonings.

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This sausage and rice bake is full of summer vegetables and is a complete meal in one pot!

It’s one pot meal time again! I just can’t resist. It’s so easy and convenient. Today I’ve got a one pot sausage and rice casserole for you. It’s full of chicken sausages, rice and summer vegetables like corn on the cob and bell peppers. As promised, it’s a complete meal in one pan – less dishes and the whole thing bakes in the oven so no babysitting a pot on the stove.

How do you make sausage and rice casserole?

The first thing to do is to select your sausage variety. I typically use an all natural chicken apple sausage because it’s my girls’ favorite, but this would also be good with something like kielbasa or andouille. You can’t really go wrong with your sausage selection, the rice base is neutral enough to work with almost any flavor. The sausage gets seared in a pan and is combined with rice, chicken stock, sauteed peppers and onions and corn. The whole thing goes into the oven and that’s it!

This sausage and rice bake is full of summer vegetables and is a complete meal in one pot!

I used a short grain rice here because I like the texture for this dish but a long grain rice will work too. The kids enjoyed this sausage and rice casserole; I figured they’d get a a kick out of the corn on the cob wheels (they did!) and they’ll always eat chicken apple sausages. Most of my one pot meals involve chicken thighs so this was a nice change of pace. I’ll definitely be making this one all summer long while corn is in season. And as long as there’s sausage involved my kids will happily eat it!

This sausage and rice bake is full of summer vegetables and is a complete meal in one pot!

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This sausage and rice bake is full of summer vegetables and is a complete meal in one pot!
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Sausage and Rice Casserole

This recipe for a sausage and rice casserole is a one pot meal with sausages, rice and seasonal vegetables, all cooked together for a simple and quick dinner. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 590kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of fully cooked chicken sausages (your choice of flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 large orange or red bell pepper ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 1/2 cups short grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 small ears fresh corn husks and silks removed, cut into 1-inch rounds
  • Cilantro leaves for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pierce sausage all over with the tip of a paring knife.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet along with onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in rice, then stock; season again with salt and pepper. Return sausage to pan and bring liquid to a boil. Add corn, cover, and bake until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Top with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1808mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 54.7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 4.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Lori E. says

      June 10, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this recipe a few times–we love it! All I had in the freezer this morning was a package of Aidells’ frozen chicken & apple sausages, so after they defrost, they will become dinner for tonight! This is such a good, basic recipe that can be easily adapted to what’s on hand. Here’s how I’ll do it: after browning the sausages, I’ll slice them into rounds. I’ll add diced celery to the peppers and onions, for even more vegetables. I only have frozen corn, not fresh, but it works fine in this one-pot dish. Thanks for sharing , Sara!

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    2. Mandy says

      June 2, 2021 at 4:54 am

      Question – I have uncooked pork sausage. Should I cook them all the way through before putting them in oven with the rice and corn? Or cook the corn separately this time (instant pot – so no big deal)?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 2, 2021 at 4:29 pm

        I’d cook the sausages first!

        Reply
    3. Debbie says

      September 14, 2017 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      My family loved this recipe! Will be making it again!

      Reply
    4. Troy Chantland says

      July 13, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      I made this last night! Easy and so yummy!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 13, 2015 at 10:35 pm

        Glad you liked it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    5. Lauren says

      June 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Yum! Had it last night and again today for lunch. I think it’s my favorite of your one pot meals. And I love one pot meals!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 27, 2015 at 2:12 pm

        Thanks for reporting back, so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

      June 25, 2015 at 9:42 am

      This is TOTALLY the way to do one-pot meals – it’s like a main course and side dishes in one. Pinned!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 25, 2015 at 8:30 pm

        That’s why I love them so much, I get so tired of doing a million dishes at the end of the day!

        Reply
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