Bayou Chicken Surprise

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and place them in the hot skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.

Brown the pork sausage in the same skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Transfer sausage to a separate plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan.

Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Add the rice to the skillet with the vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes to coat with the oil and toast lightly.

Pour in the chicken broth and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and nestle the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, arranging them evenly.

Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, and the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

Remove from heat and let stand covered for 2-3 minutes before serving directly from the skillet or plating individually.