Creamy Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Rice Delight

Ingredients

- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

2. Set Up the Slow Cooker:
- Transfer the browned sausage into the slow cooker.
- To the same skillet, add the chopped onions and sliced bell peppers. Sauté until the onions are translucent, approximately 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.

3. Add Rice and Seasonings:
- Add the rice, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.

4. Slow Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

5. Finish and Serve:
- Once cooked, stir the mixture to fluff the rice. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs, if available.

Total Time

PT4H20M
4 hours 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Supper

Keywords

slow cooker recipes, Italian sausage, bell peppers, rice dinner, easy suppers, Italian cuisine, garlic, comfort food, family dinner, creamy rice

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

1,620 total calories for entire dish

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