Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, brown the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat until slightly crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
1 pound smoked sausage,
In the same skillet, add chopped onion, diced bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
1 medium onion,, 2 bell peppers,, 2 cloves garlic,
Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the vegetables.
1 cup long-grain white rice
Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, frozen peas, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked smoked sausage.
2 cups chicken broth, 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies,, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup frozen peas
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Chopped fresh parsley,