Sausage Tomato Rice Skillet

Preparation 1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Cooking the Sausage 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces. Remove the cooked sausage and set it aside.

Sautéing the Aromatics 3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.

Building the Flavor 4. Add the paprika, dried oregano, and dried basil to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let the spices toast for a minute to enhance their flavor.

Combining Ingredients 5. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Add the can of diced tomatoes (with juice) and the uncooked white rice to the pan.

Simmering 6. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir all the ingredients together.

Cooking 7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

Final Touches 8. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

9.Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting and flavorful Sausage Tomato Rice Skillet!