Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe – Catalina Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) sausage (Italian sausage, kielbasa, or smoked sausage work well)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using lean sausage, otherwise you can skip this)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth (or water)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika if you like extra smokiness)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional, for color and texture)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)