4-Ingredient Cajun Sausage and Broccoli Skillet
This one-pan dinner comes together in just 30 minutes — and packs in a ton of flavor.
Serves4
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes to 25 minutes
Even when my pantry is practically bare, there’s a good chance that there are a few links of sausage and a hearty vegetable hiding in the back. This one-pan dinner combines deeply browned slices of andouille sausage with crisp-tender broccoli for a weeknight dinner that’s almost too simple to believe.
When you start with an especially flavorful sausage like andouille, the seasonings are automatically built-in so you don’t need to bother with long cook times or a too-long ingredient list. In just 30 minutes, you’ll be enjoying this delicious four-ingredient Cajun sausage and broccoli skillet dinner.
Ingredients in Cajun Sausage and Broccoli Skillet
- Broccoli: Cut florets from 2 to 3 broccoli crowns, and save the stems for a vegetable stir-fry or to shred into broccoli slaw.
- Andouille sausage: This smoked pork sausage is an important ingredient in Cajun cuisine. It is highly seasoned with garlic, pepper, and spices, and is often spicy.
- Garlic: You’ll need 3 cloves of fresh garlic.
- Cajun or Creole seasoning: This bold blend of spices is a mix of paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and more. It’s easy to make your own homemade Cajun seasoning blend, but I always keep a jar of Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning in my cabinet. If your seasoning blend is salt-free, taste the broccoli before serving and add salt as needed.
How to Make Cajun Sausage and Broccoli Skillet
- Prep the ingredients. Cut the broccoli into bite-size florets, mince the garlic, and slice the andouille sausage into rounds.
- Brown the sausage. Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet and cook the sausage until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook the broccoli. Add a bit more oil, broccoli, and Cajun or Creole seasoning to the skillet; toss; and then cook until the broccoli is browned in spots. Add the garlic and water; cover and steam until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
- Combine sausage and broccoli. Return the sausage to the skillet and toss to combine with the broccoli.
What to Serve with Cajun Sausage and Broccoli Skillet
A bowl of this Cajun sausage and broccoli skillet dinner is filling on its own, but here are some sides to fill out the plate.
4-Ingredient Cajun Sausage and Broccoli Skillet Recipe
This one-pan dinner comes together in just 30 minutes — and packs in a ton of flavor.
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes to 25 minutes
Serves 4
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 ounces
fresh broccoli crowns (2 large or 3 medium)
- 3
cloves garlic
- 12 to 16 ounces
andouille sausage
- 2 tablespoons
vegetable oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon
Cajun or Creole seasoning with salt
- 2/3 cup
water
Instructions
Cut 10 to 12 ounces broccoli crowns into small, bite-sized florets (about 4 cups). Mince 3 garlic cloves. Cut 12 to 16 ounces andouille sausage crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet or frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the andouille in an even layer. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the second side and cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl or plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, broccoli, and 3/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in 2/3 cup water. Cover and cook until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the sausage and any accumulated juices to the pan and toss to combine.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.