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    Home » One-pot Dishes » One Pot Cajun Rice and Beans

    One Pot Cajun Rice and Beans

    Published: Mar 11, 2021 by Wendie · 15 Comments

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    One-pot cajun rice and beans is a simple meal loaded with smoked sausage, beans, rice, and a super hearty flavor-packed meal. Good for the soul southern comfort food! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

    Cajun rice and beans in a skillet with a wooden spoon scooping some out.


    This dish is cooked on the stovetop while deep flavors of cajun spices, paprika, and chili powder soak into the rice. The added sausage and beans make it a satisfying one-pot meal the whole family will love.

    Cajun rice and beans serving on a white plate with a fork.Can I use a different kind of sausage?

    Yes, Adoullie, Smoked sausage, Keiblasa, or even a chicken or turkey sausage will work just fine, like in my Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta.

    Four process photos. First one, sliced sausages in a skillet. Second one, sausages removed and diced onions added in. Third one, fresh garlic that has been added. Fourth one, spices added in and sausages added back in.

    Tips for making cajun rice and beans

    • Make sure you use a 12-inch skillet or pot with a lid, I like to use my Lodge Casserole Dish.
    • If you like even more spice feel free to add in a little more red pepper flakes.
    • I use Louisiana Cajun Seasoning, but you can use whatever you like.
    • Don’t drain the grease from the sausages, it adds flavor.
    • Do not be tempted to lift the lid and peak!
    • Measure the rice and chicken stock properly, too much of one or the other can really affect your results.
    • I use jasmine rice, but basmati or regular long-grain white rice will work just fine.
    • I like to add in the kidney beans at the end.

    Four process photos. First one, chicken broth and tomatoes assed into the skillet. Second one, jasmine rice added into the skillet. Third one, skillet is cooked and out of the oven. Fourth one, beans getting ready to be mixed in.

    Can I use a different bean?

    Yes, any bean will work in the recipe. Pinto beans or even Cannellini beans are great options.

    What should I serve this with?

    This recipe is a complete meal by itself. Served with a side of Sweet Honey Cornbread and greens are classic sides to red beans and rice. But you can also serve this as a side dish to my Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs.

    Cajun rice and beans in a skillet with fresh chopped parsley on top.Can you freeze this?

    Yes, you can freeze this recipe. Cool completely and place in an airtight freezable container or ziplock freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, you can either reheat in the microwave or in a skillet until heated through.

    How long is cajun rice and beans good for?

    Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It tastes even better the next day for lunch!

    A fork picking up a bite of rice and beans.

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    Cajun rice and beans in a skillet with a wooden spoon scooping some out.

    One-Pot Cajun Rice and Beans

    Wendie
    One-Pot Cajun Rice and beans is a simple meal loaded with smoked sausage, beans, rice, and a super hearty flavor-packed meal. Good for the soul southern comfort food!
    4.56 from 75 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course One-pot Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 432 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 12 oz fully cooked smoked Beef Sausage Link cut into ¼ inch slices.
    • 1 cup onion diced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes
    • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
    • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes do not drain
    • 1 cup long-grain rice I used Jasmine
    • 15.5 oz red kidney beans drained
    • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
    • Add salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large 12-inch skillet (you need a lid) on medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. Add in the sausage and saute for about 5 minutes, remove sausages to a plate, and set aside.
    • Add in the diced onion and cook 3-5 minutes just until soft. Add in the minced garlic and cook another minute.
    • Add back in the sausages and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning,, paprika, chili powder, onion and garlic powder, and red pepper flakes and mix until coated.
    • Add in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and rice, Turn up the heat a bit and bring it to a simmer and stir scraping the bottom from any browned bits.
    • Move the skillet to the smallest burner and reduce the heat to the lowest temp. Place the lid on the skillet and cook for 20 minutes ( do NOT remove the lid to peek) then turn the heat off and let it sit for 5-10 minutes without lifting the lid.
    • Remove the lid and stir in the drained beans and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 1092mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g
    Keyword one pot, rice and beans
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    1. Wendie

      September 19, 2023 at 8:37 pm

      Yay Aimee so happy everybody loved it. Kids can be our worst critics happy they loved it 🙂

    2. Aimee

      September 19, 2023 at 6:03 am

      5 stars
      I have made similar meals, but this one was by far the best! My picky kids loved it! Soo much flavor and easy to make, I will definitely make it again.

    3. Wendie

      May 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm

      You can leave the tomatoes out and add a little more water.

    4. Kelly

      May 15, 2023 at 7:21 pm

      Can I leave the tomatoes out? Do I need to add a little water in that case?

    5. Aloha

      January 03, 2023 at 1:28 am

      Might use some green onions in the recipe as well as for garnish ?

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