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Dairy-Free One Pot Chicken Sausage and Rice – Quick, Cozy, and Family-Friendly

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A comforting, one-pot chicken sausage and rice recipe made without dairy—perfect for easy weeknight meals and packed with savory, smoky flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12–14 oz smoked chicken sausage, sliced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 bell pepper, diced

  • 1 carrot or zucchini, diced (optional)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice

  • 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley or green onion, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add sausage and brown for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, sauté onion, pepper, and optional veggie for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  • Stir in rice, spices, salt, and pepper. Toast 1–2 minutes.

  • Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes.

  • Let rest 5 minutes. Fluff rice, stir in sausage, and garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Use brown rice for added fiber (adjust cook time).

  • Add peas or spinach for extra greens.

  • Freeze leftovers in portions for easy reheating.

Find it online: https://mymommeals.com/dairy-free-one-pot-chicken-sausage-and-rice-quick-cozy-and-family-friendly/