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One-Pot Cajun Dirty Rice

One pot Cajun dirty rice is an all-in-one comforting, hearty meal with sausages, tomatoes and rice that cook together to build deep, rich flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Yield: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (9 oz.) package chorizo
  • 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

For serving (optional):

  • Sliced green onions, hot sauce

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper and celery and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 more seconds.
  • Add the turkey sausage and chorizo and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until the meats are completely cooked through.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat in the oils. Add the diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and broth to the pan.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the rice is tender. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Sausage: I use and prefer a hot Italian turkey sausage for this dish. Pork sausage can be substituted as well. And if you want to reduce the heat, a mild kind is fine.
Chorizo: This is a spicy Spanish pork sausage that you can find fresh sometimes in the meat section of your grocery store as well as packaged in a refrigerated case (such as near the link sausages and bacon). Its flavor can’t be substituted, but you could switch it out for pork sausage if you must.
Rice: Regular long-grain white rice works best here. I’ve tried making this with brown rice and it doesn’t seem to go well.
Diced tomatoes: I’ve used fire-roasted diced tomatoes and regular diced tomatoes and both work great in this dish. Petite diced tomatoes would be fine, and you could even try a Cajun flavored diced tomatoes.
Leftovers: Once cooled, transfer the leftover dirty rice to a covered container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot. You can also freeze the leftovers. Let cool, then pack it in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag, label and date it. Freeze for up to 3-4 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in a microwave-safe container in the microwave until hot.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1764mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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