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When summer evenings call for something simple, hearty, and full of fresh flavor, this One-Pot Chicken Sausage, Rice, and Spinach recipe delivers. It’s the perfect easy weeknight recipe that’s light enough for warm weather but satisfying enough to keep everyone happy at the dinner table. Packed with wholesome ingredients like chicken sausage, sweet summer corn, and fresh spinach, this dish checks all the boxes for an easy nutritious recipe that’s both quick and delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One pot = easy cleanup
• Nutritious ingredients like spinach and corn
• Ready in 30 minutes – great for busy weeknights
• Summer-friendly and packed with seasonal produce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 Italian chicken sausage links, sliced
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 2 ears of corn, shucked and kernels cut off the cob
• ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brown the sausage
   In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, until browned and lightly crisped on the edges.
2. Sauté the vegetables
   Add the chopped onion and fresh corn kernels to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, allowing the onions to soften and the corn to begin caramelizing slightly.
3. Toast the rice
   Stir in the jasmine rice and cook for about 2 minutes, letting it absorb the flavors and become fragrant.
4. Add the broth and simmer
   Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
5. Finish with greens and seasoning
   Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve and garnish
   Scoop into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Make It Your Own:

• Swap jasmine rice with brown rice (increase simmer time accordingly).
• Use turkey or pork sausage if preferred.
• Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness before serving.

This easy one-pot chicken and rice dinner is the kind of nutritious summer recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Whether you’re cooking for your family on a busy night or just looking for a simple, no-fuss meal to enjoy al fresco, this dish brings comfort and convenience to your table.