Sausage and Rice Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of your favorite sausage (such as chorizo, kielbasa, or Italian sausage)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups of long-grain white rice
• 3 cups of chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup of frozen peas (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
3. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the rice, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
5. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and tender.
6. Stir in the frozen peas (if using) and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the peas are heated through.
7. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and toss to combine.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
9. Serve the skillet hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

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