---
title: "Southwest Chicken Sausage & Rice Skillet"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/southwest-chicken-sausage-and-rice-skillet-6076d3ba1b35831bb538d476
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 32100
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the bold Southwest flavors, though some found the Italian-seasoned chicken sausage clashed with the dish.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers praised how quick and simple this one-pan meal was to prepare, with easy-to-follow instructions.
nutrition:
  calories: 700
  protein: 34
  fat: 35
  saturated fat: 13
  carbohydrates: 55
  sugar: 6
  fiber: 2
  cholesterol: 155
  sodium: 1550
  trans fat: 0.5
  potassium: 560
  calcium: 250
  iron: 2.4
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Skillet%20Recipes/southwest-chicken-sausage-rice-skillet.avif"
---

Heat broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{1%cup}, 3/4 cup water (1 1/2 cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of @salt{}. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ~{15%minutes} to ~{18%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to use in step 4. Meanwhile, halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{1%unit}. Core, deseed, and dice @long green pepper{1%unit}. Dice @tomato{1%unit}. Zest and quarter @lime{1%unit}.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp}, a pinch of salt, and lime juice to taste. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. In a separate #small bowl{}, combine tomato, a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tsp}, a pinch of salt, and as much lime juice and lime zest as you like.

Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{4%tsp} in a #large pan{} (preferably ovenproof) over medium-high heat. Add @Italian chicken sausage mix{9%oz} and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, ~{1%minutes} to ~{2%minutes}. Add onion, green pepper, and @Southwest spice blend{1%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until veggies are lightly browned and sausage is cooked through, ~{5%minutes} to ~{7%minutes}.

Add cooked rice, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, 1 TBSP @butter{2%tbsp} (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and 1/4 cup water (1/3 cup for 4) to pan. Stir to thoroughly combine. TIP: If pan isn't ovenproof, transfer mixture now to a #baking dish{}.

Top sausage mixture with @pepper jack cheese{1%cup}. Broil until cheese is bubbly, ~{2%minutes} to ~{3%minutes}. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Top broiled sausage mixture with salsa and crema. Drizzle with @hot sauce{1%tsp} if desired. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.