Skillet Sausage n' Rice

Provided by Kim E
Makes 4 to 6 Servings
Prep: 10 min., Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients:
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 (optional)

Directions:
1. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. Saute in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove sausage slices, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tbsp. drippings in skillet.

2. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic to skillet, and saute over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until tender. Add chicken broth, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet, and bring to boil. Remove rice from cooking bag; add rice, sausage, salt and pepper to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Garnish, if desired.