Rice With Turkey and Spicy Sausage

I made this just recently, it is just delicious! and also a great way to use up leftover turkey, I would imagine that cooked chicken could be used in place of the turkey. I use an spicy andouille sausage, but any dried smoked sausage will do. Add in a pinch of saffron if you have any handy.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
•  olive oil
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  fresh minced garlic
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon  dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste, add in for more spice)
• 2  small red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2  cups converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's)
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 4  plum tomatoes, coarsley chopped
•  salt and pepper
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 -5  cups  cooked turkey, cut into about 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1⁄4 cups  frozen peas

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat (about 5-6 minutes) set aside.
3. In a large oven-proof pot with a tight fitting oven-proof lid (about 6-7 quart size) heat oil and add in onions, garlic and chili peppers (if using) stirring until soft (about 8-10 minutes).
4. Add in red bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring.
5. Stir in rice, chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, oregano and cayenne pepper; mix to combine and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; cover and cook 15 minutes on top of stove.
7. Add in chopped cooked turkey, browned sausage and peas; mix to combine.
8. Cover and bake for about 10-15 minutes in oven.
9. Season with salt and black peppr.