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Chicken Andouille Sausage and Grits Breakfast Bowl recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Andouille Sausage and Grits Breakfast Bowl

A hearty and flavorful Cajun-Creole breakfast bowl featuring creamy grits, spicy chicken andouille sausage, and a rich tomato-based sauce. Safe for those avoiding shellfish.

20m prep + 35m cook4 servings
Contains dairySHELLFISH-free
520 cal|28g protein|55g carbs|22g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Stone-Ground Grits
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 lb Chicken Andouille Sausage
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions
  • 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. 1Place 1 cup Stone-Ground Grits and 4 cups Water into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the grits are tender and creamy. Stir in the 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese until melted.
  2. 2While the grits are cooking, slice the 1 lb Chicken Andouille Sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  3. 3Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the sliced 1 lb Chicken Andouille Sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides.
  4. 4Add the 1 medium Onion (diced) and 1 medium Bell Pepper (diced) to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. 5Add the 2 cloves Garlic (minced) to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  6. 6Pour in the 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes (undrained), 1/2 cup Chicken Broth, and 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning. Stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. 7Spoon the cooked grits into 4 bowls. Top the grits with the sausage and vegetable mixture from the skillet. Garnish with the 2 tbsp Green Onions (chopped).

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