Best 9 Spanish Rice With Chicken And Sausage Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Spanish Rice with Chicken and Sausage, a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant essence of Spanish cuisine with the comforting goodness of classic American comfort food. This culinary masterpiece starts with succulent chicken and savory sausage, browned to perfection and infused with a captivating blend of spices. The addition of aromatic rice, a medley of crisp vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce transforms this dish into a symphony of textures and flavors. Accompanying this main course are two enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and a creamy Avocado Salsa, each adding a unique dimension to the overall dining experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPANISH RICE AND SMOKED SAUSAGE



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This Spanish Rice and Smoked Sausage Skillet Meal is perfect for a busy night.

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 small green pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 14 ounce can chicken broth
1 7 ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained (can use Rotel Tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 clove of garlic (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb. smoked sausage (sliced in rounds, I use Hillshire Farms (could use turkey sausage, hamburger or turkey burger))
dash hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown rice, onion, celery and green pepper in butter. Add broth, mushrooms, garlic, salt, pepper, tomatoes, sausage and hot sauce
  • Cover and let simmer for about 25 minutes until rice soaks up liquid.
  • If you use hamburger or turkey burger, you would brown it with the rice, onions, peppers and celery.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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A big batch of this comforting Creole classic comes together in about an hour.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 1h5m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 pound smoked sausage (such as Conecuh sausage), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large white onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
1 cup chopped celery (about 1 stalk)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups uncooked converted rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
Sliced scallions (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add chicken and sausage, and cook, stirring constantly, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; blot with paper towels.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and oregano to hot drippings; cook over medium-high until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, chicken, and sausage. Bring to a boil over high. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired.

MARTHA'S SPANISH RICE AND SAUSAGE



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This is a much loved recipe that my mother made often when I was growing up. It tastes great served with pinto or red kidney beans.

Provided by Lu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups water
¾ (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crisp. Mix in the rice, water, tomato sauce, adobo seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1287.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SAUSAGE SPANISH RICE



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My husband and I both work the midnight shift, so I'm always on the lookout for slow cooker recipes. This one couldn't be easier. We often enjoy it as a main course because it's so hearty, but it's also good as a side dish. -Michelle McKay, Garden City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cup water
1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice
1 cup salsa
1 medium onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SPANISH RICE WITH CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE



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An all time favorite that combines sausage and rice, topped with chicken. This rice is absolutely the best!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon other cooking oil
3 lbs of meaty chicken pieces
2 cups chopped onions
3 teaspoons fresh garlic
2 green peppers, chopped
1 1/2 lbs kielbasa, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9x13x2-inch pan.
  • In frying pan, add oil and heat 2 minutes on medium-high temperature.
  • Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and brown each piece.
  • Remove from frying pan and drain on two layers of paper towels.
  • To the frying pan, add onion, garlic, peppers and sausage in skillet.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are lightly browned.
  • To remove grease, pour ingredients into a colander and run under hot water for 1 minute; drain well.
  • Add to casserole dish.
  • Spread mushrooms evenly over vegetable and sausage layer.
  • Add water, rice, chicken bouillon, basil, curry powder, paprika, rice and green peas.
  • Gently stir ingredients to mix well.
  • Place chicken pieces on top of casserole.
  • Cover casserole.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F, uncover casserole, and continue baking another 20 to 30 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

SPANISH-STYLE PAELLA



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If you enjoy cooking ethnic foods, this Spanish paella recipe will be a favorite. It's brimming with generous chunks of sausage, shrimp and veggies.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound Spanish chorizo links, sliced
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked short grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 strands saffron, crushed or 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
1/2 cup green pepper strips
1/2 cup frozen peas
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and chicken in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain if necessary. , Stir in rice and onion. Cook until onion is tender and rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add the broth, tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, salt and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. , Stir in the shrimp, peppers and peas. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender, shrimp turn pink and liquid is absorbed. Top with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPANISH-STYLE CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE



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A wonderful recipe passed down for family functions. I make this for just about every event. Perfect along side of bread and salad.

Provided by QueenCampbell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced
1 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ⅔ cups hot water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup frozen green peas
1 ½ cups instant rice
2 medium tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in sausage, and brown well, about 5 minutes. Remove, and drain fat. Stir chicken, onion, and green pepper into skillet, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir bouillon cubes into hot water to dissolve. Stir in salt, thyme, and garlic powder. Pour into skillet.
  • Stir peas into skillet, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and tomatoes; cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 944.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SPANISH RICE WITH SAUSAGE



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"When I want to add a little more zip to this hearty entree, I use hot salsa," writes Grace Riele of Addison, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2-1/2 cups water
1-1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chili sauce or salsa
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add tomatoes, water rice and chili sauce. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

SPANISH CHICKEN, RICE & SAUSAGE



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Perfect dish for company, your family or a covered-dish supper. It can be assembled several hours before dinner and popped into the oven about an hour before serving time. An easy one-dish meal you'll serve time and again. For a change, you can substitute shrimp for the chicken or sausage.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 9x13 inch casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
2 medium green peppers, seeded and diced
1 1/2 lbs low-fat kielbasa
4 cups water
4 teaspoons low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 9x13x2-inch glass casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cut sausage into small bite-size pieces.
  • Spray frying pan with non-stick cooking spray and preheat on medium-high heat.
  • Saute onions, garlic, peppers and sausage.
  • Add to casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle mushrooms over sausage layer.
  • Add rice, chicken bouillon, basil, curry powder, paprika, rice and green peas.
  • Gently stir to mix ingredients.
  • In preheated frying pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, saute chicken on high heat until sealed on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and place in casserole on top of rice.
  • Cover casserole and bake 35-40 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • Uncover casserole and continue cooking an additional 20-30 minutes until rice and chicken are tender and all water has been absorbed by rice.
  • Serve hot.
  • NOTE: If you like hot& spicy dishes, add 1/2-1 tsp.
  • crushed red pepper flakes to rice mixture.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect Spanish rice, use a medium-grain rice, such as Valencia or Calasparra.
  • Make sure to toast the rice in a little bit of oil before adding the other ingredients. This will help to give the rice a nutty flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth to cook the rice. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of the two works well.
  • Add some spices and herbs to the rice for extra flavor. Some good options include cumin, paprika, oregano, and saffron.
  • Don't overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice with chicken and sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and sausage. With its vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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