Shelly's Recipe

SKILLET SAUSAGE N RICE

Category: Casseroles - Pork

1 (16-oz.) package smoked sausage
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 (3.5-oz.) bags quick-cooking brown rice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Cut sausage into 1/2- inch slices. Saute in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove sausage slices, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tbsp drippings in skillet. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to skillet, and saute over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until tender. Add chicken broth, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet, and bring to a boil. Remove rice from cooking bag, add rice, sausage, salt, and pepper to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Garnish, if desired. Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings