Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice
Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice pairs nutty, chewy wild rice with smoky andouille sausage and tender mushrooms in a creamy, savory sauce. The Cajun spices and aromatics bring gentle heat and deep flavor, making it a comforting side or a satisfying main. Serve it for an easy weeknight dinner or bring it to potlucks where bold, crowd-pleasing dishes shine.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, combine the wild rice, chicken broth, water, sausage, onion, mushrooms, and garlic.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- 3
Remove from the heat and stir in the cream of mushroom soup.
- 4
It's that easy!
- Calories 327.47 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 14.6 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 35.9 g 13%
- Total Fat 13.46 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.12 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1160.73 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 2.34 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.44 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 26.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 417.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 42.87 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Cajun Style Wild Rice is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Chicken Broth, Cream of Mushroom Soup, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 327.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Chicken Broth, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Yellow Onion, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice healthy?
- Spicy Cajun-Style Wild Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 327.47 calories and 14.6 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1160.73 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.12 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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