Southern-Style Chicken Perlo with Andouille Sausage
This is a meal with chicken and rice. It uses spicy sausage.
It is a filling dish. You cook the chicken first and then make the rice.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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This is a meal with chicken and rice. It uses spicy sausage.
It is a filling dish. You cook the chicken first and then make the rice.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
6 cups water, or as needed to cover
1 small onion, halved
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound andouille sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
Instructions
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1
Put the chicken in a big pot. Add water to cover it along with the onion, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Boil it on medium-high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and cook for 50 minutes.
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2
Move the chicken to a board. Let it cool down. Take out the bones, fat, and skin. Cut the meat into small pieces.
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3
Heat oil in a heavy pot on medium heat. Brown the sausage. Add the rice and paprika. Stir until the rice is coated. Stir the brown bits from the bottom. Pour in the chicken broth and the sausage.
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4
Bring the pot to a boil. Lower the heat and cover it. Cook for 30 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the rice.
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5
Stir the chicken pieces into the rice. Put the chopped eggs on top before you serve it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 929 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 68g
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Saturated Fat 20g
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Cholesterol 189mg
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Sodium 1300mg
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Total Carbohydrate 41g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 35g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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