Creole-Style Skillet Dinner

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Creole-Style Skillet Dinner
30 min.
4
463kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of the South right to your kitchen! Our Creole-Style Skillet Dinner is not only a feast for the senses but also a quick and easy meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a leisurely weekend lunch, this dish serves four and is packed with a delightful blend of spices and fresh ingredients.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions, garlic, and green bell peppers filling your home as they cook to perfection in a sizzling skillet. The addition of fully cooked kielbasa sausage adds a hearty touch, while the juicy tomatoes and savory chicken broth create a rich, flavorful base. With the perfect hint of Cajun seasoning, this dish offers a delightful kick that will transport your taste buds straight to New Orleans.

What’s more, this recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions. The fluffy instant rice absorbs all the delicious flavors, making every bite a satisfying experience. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this Creole-Style Skillet Dinner is sure to impress family and friends alike. So grab your frying pan and get ready to whip up a meal that’s as delicious as it is easy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon cajun spice 
  • cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • 1.5 cups rice instant uncooked
  • 0.8 cup onion chopped
  • servings hot sauce red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 lb sausage fully cooked sliced cut lengthwise into fourths,
  • 2.5 cups tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper to skillet. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  3. Stir in kielbasa, tomatoes, broth, salt and Cajun seasoning.
  4. Heat to boiling; stir in rice.
  5. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with fork before serving.
  6. Serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein13.34%
Fat31.27%
Carbs55.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.3
Glycemic Load
35.09
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.939130430636%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.63mg
Luteolin
0.88mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
7.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:463.43kcal
23.17%
Fat:15.91g
24.47%
Saturated Fat:5.18g
32.35%
Carbohydrates:63.4g
21.13%
Net Carbohydrates:60.45g
21.98%
Sugar:4.54g
5.04%
Cholesterol:42mg
14%
Sodium:882.08mg
38.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.27g
30.54%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.48%
Vitamin C:30.66mg
37.16%
Vitamin B3:4.61mg
23.07%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.72%
Vitamin A:1012.31IU
20.25%
Phosphorus:195.39mg
19.54%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.54%
Selenium:10.98µg
15.69%
Potassium:536.98mg
15.34%
Zinc:2.28mg
15.21%
Copper:0.28mg
14.1%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.38%
Fiber:2.95g
11.8%
Magnesium:41.62mg
10.41%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.17%
Iron:1.67mg
9.29%
Vitamin K:9.37µg
8.92%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.23%
Folate:27.8µg
6.95%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.73%
Vitamin D:0.74µg
4.91%
Calcium:47.07mg
4.71%