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Cajun Honey Garlic Sausage & Rice

A bold one-pan meal featuring smoky sausage, Cajun spices, sweet honey, and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a skillet and brown the sliced sausage. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the same skillet and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning until fragrant.
  4. Add rice and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Pour in broth and honey, stirring to combine.
  6. Return sausage to skillet, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
  7. Fluff rice, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.