Name: This One-Pot Sausage and Peppers Rice Cooker Meal Makes Dinner Too Easy
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes (from 1 [ 14.5-oz.] can); 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 tsp.); 2 tsp. Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s); 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (from 1 small 7 oz. pepper); 1/3 cup chopped white onion (from 1 small 6 oz. white onion); 6 oz. andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins (about 1 1/4 cups); Sliced scallions

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

2 servings

Yield:

4 cups

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The humble rice cooker is finally getting the recognition it deserves for being the fantastic kitchen workhorse that it is. This may come as a surprise, but even though it’s called a rice cooker, it doesn’t mean it only cooks rice. In fact, you can make an entire meal in your rice cooker—and it’s just as easy as any slow cooker meal.

If you’re looking to try an easy dump meal in your rice cooker, this flavorful dish with sausage, peppers, and rice is the perfect weeknight option.

How To Make One Pot Rice Cooker Sausage and Peppers

You’ll find the full, detailed recipe from our test kitchen below, but making sausage and peppers in your rice cooker is quite easy. Simply rinse and drain your rice before adding it to the rice cooker bowl. Then, stir the broth, tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings into the rice and top with the peppers, onion, and sausage. Cook the dish according to your rice cooker’s directions and wait until the rice cooker switches itself off to tell you that it’s ready. Fluff your rice, then allow it to sit covered for five minutes to finish cooking. Divide and serve the hearty, comforting meal.

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Recipe Tips

This recipe was developed in our test kitchen. Here are some tips and tricks from culinary experts to make the process easier:

As soon as the rice cooker switches itself off, remove the rice cooker bowl from the machine. If the rice cooker is left on “warm” mode, the sugars from the tomatoes and vegetables can burn in the pot.
Do not skip the step where your rice sits covered for five minutes. After it’s done cooking, the rice may look undercooked, so it needs that extra five minutes of steaming to finish the cooking process and plump up the grains.

How To Store One Pot Rice Cooker Sausage and Peppers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, and reheat the meal in the microwave.

Editorial Contributions by Bailey Fink

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes (from 1 [ 14.5-oz.] can)
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 tsp.)
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (from 1 small 7 oz. pepper)
1/3 cup chopped white onion (from 1 small 6 oz. white onion)
6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins (about 1 1/4 cups)
Sliced scallions

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Rinse rice under cold running water until water runs clear, about 1 minute. Drain well and transfer to bowl of a rice cooker.

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Stir in broth, tomatoes, garlic, Creole seasoning, pepper, and cayenne (if using).

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Layer chopped bell pepper and onion on top, then place sliced sausage on top.

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Place rice cooker bowl in rice cooker, switch rice cooker on, and cook according to manufacturer's directions until rice cooker switches itself off.

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Carefully remove bowl from rice cooker, fluff rice with a fork and stir all ingredients together.

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Cover bowl with a lid or plate and set aside to steam for 5 minutes.

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Divide rice mixture between two bowls and garnish with sliced scallions.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

411	Calories
25g	Fat
33g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 411
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Sodium 2240mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 67mg	335%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 872mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.