Description
Chicken Sausage and Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a quick one pan meal made with flavorful sausage, tender vegetables, and a mix of brown rice and cauliflower rice. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and a balanced, satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
3 bell peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
12 oz sweet Italian chicken sausage, fully cooked and sliced
1 cup cooked brown rice
10 oz cauliflower rice, frozen
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1/4 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
Olive oil spray
Spice Blend
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Chop the bell peppers and onions, then mix the spice blend ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add olive oil spray to the skillet along with the vegetables and 2 teaspoons of the spice blend. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove and set aside.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage to the same skillet with olive oil spray. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the frozen cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until moisture evaporates.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice and remaining spice blend. Mix well.
- Return the vegetables and sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Top with parsley and mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook on medium low heat until the cheese melts. Serve warm.
Notes
Use a high quality chicken sausage for the best flavor.
Make sure to cook the cauliflower rice until all moisture is gone to avoid a soggy texture.
This recipe is great for meal prep and reheats well.
Points or nutrition may vary depending on the sausage brand used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: ITALIAN