Sausage and Rice Skillet
Sausage and Rice Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal featuring sliced smoked sausage (like andouille or kielbasa) cooked with rice, vegetables, and savory seasonings. It's a staple of American comfort food, particularly popular in the Southern and Cajun/Creole culinary traditions for its simplicity and bold flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in both carbohydrates from the rice and protein and fat from the sausage, making it very filling. A standard serving provides a good source of energy and iron, with a rough calorie range of 450-600 calories depending on the sausage type and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of 'pantry cooking' or 'weeknight supper' in the U.S., designed for convenience and minimal cleanup. Nutritionally, the combination of rice and sausage creates a complete protein, and adding vegetables like bell peppers and onions (the 'holy trinity' in Cajun cooking) boosts its vitamin and fiber content.
