This Cajun Sausage and Cauliflower Rice Skillet is packed with bell peppers, onions, andouille-style chicken sausage, and tender riced cauliflower, all seasoned to perfection with a homemade Cajun blend. It’s the ideal low-carb, flavorful weeknight dinner for the whole family.
If you love bold, zesty flavors, this skillet is for you. The combination of smoky-and-spiced Cajun sausage, sweet bell peppers, onions, and garlic transforms mild cauliflower rice into an exciting, satisfying meal. It’s quick to prepare, easy to customize, and works well for meal prepping because it reheats nicely.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
- Low carb (about 7 net carbs per serving), gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly when using compliant sausage and broth.
- Loaded with vegetables and bold Cajun flavor.
- Cooked all in one pan for minimal cleanup.
- Works great with store-bought fresh or frozen riced cauliflower to save time.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cauliflower rice – fresh or frozen riced cauliflower works well, or rice your own from a head of cauliflower.
- Andouille-style chicken sausage – or any Cajun-style sausage you prefer, sliced.
- Bell peppers – red and green for color and sweetness, or use your preferred colors.
- Onion – about 1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion, plus green onions for finishing.
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced (or equivalent jarred minced garlic).
- Chicken or vegetable broth – about 1/4 cup to help soften the cauliflower rice and add flavor.
- Cajun seasoning – 1 tablespoon; homemade or store-bought.
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons for sautéing.
How to Rice Your Cauliflower
Riced cauliflower is widely available fresh or frozen, and using a bagged product is the fastest option. To make your own, break a head of cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until the pieces resemble grains of rice. Work in batches if needed and avoid over-processing so the cauliflower doesn’t get mushy.
How to Make Cajun Cauliflower Rice Skillet
- Prep the ingredients. Chop the peppers and onions, mince the garlic, and slice the sausage. If making cauliflower rice from scratch, pulse florets in a food processor until rice-sized.
- Brown the sausage. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cauliflower rice and seasoning. Stir in 4 cups riced cauliflower, 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Mix thoroughly and cook uncovered for about 5 to 6 minutes, until the cauliflower softens but stays separate. Avoid covering the pan, as that causes steaming and a mushy texture.
- Finish and serve. Remove from heat, stir in chopped green onions, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Can I Use Frozen Cauliflower Rice?
Absolutely. Frozen riced cauliflower is convenient and saves prep time. There’s no need to fully thaw before cooking—just break up any large clumps and add it directly to the hot skillet.
Prepping and Storage
Store leftovers in a sealed, airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended because cooked cauliflower rice changes texture after freezing and may become watery or soggy when reheated.
Notes
This recipe yields about 4 servings. To keep it low carb and paleo, choose a compliant sausage and an unsweetened broth. Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice tolerance—start with less if you prefer milder heat.
Nutrition (per serving)
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups | Calories: 193 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 11.7 g | Fat: 11.2 g | Saturated Fat: 2.1 g | Sodium: 488.7 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 5.9 g
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