Creole Chicken and Sausage with Rice
A quick, hearty skillet meal with juicy chicken, smoky sausage, and fluffy rice in a zesty Creole-style sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1 lb chicken thighs with 1 tbsp Creole seasoning. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate; they will finish cooking later.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the 8 oz sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies and 1 tbsp Creole seasoning; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and simmer over medium-low until the chicken is cooked through (165°F), about 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve the chicken and sausage over the 2 cups cooked rice, spooning the sauce on top.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet with lid
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Knife
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