Description
The One-Pot Rice Cooker Sausage and Peppers recipe is a simple yet hearty meal made by layering rice, sausage, vegetables, and seasonings in a rice cooker, letting it cook in one pot. It’s a balanced dish featuring savory sausage, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices. The best part? It’s made in a rice cooker, so there’s minimal cleanup! This cozy recipe combines the flavors of smoked sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions, all cooked together with seasoned rice in a rich, savory broth. It’s the perfect meal for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed and drained)
- 1½ cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- ½ onion, sliced
- 2–3 sausages (Italian or smoked), sliced
Instructions
- Prep the rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Drain well and add to rice cooker bowl.
- Layer flavors: Stir in broth, tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings.
- Add veggies: Layer chopped bell pepper and onion on top.
- Top with sausage: Place sliced sausage over the vegetables.
- Cook: Close the lid and cook according to your rice cooker’s white rice setting.
- Rest & fluff: Once the cooker switches off, let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice before serving.
Notes
This One-Pot Rice Cooker Sausage and Peppers is a perfect weeknight dinner — quick, flavorful, and made with minimal cleanup. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables, swap the sausage for chicken or tofu, or add extra spices for more heat. It also makes great leftovers for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
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