Chicken Apple Gouda Smoked Sausage With Rice

1 package Hillshire Farm Chicken Apple With Gouda Cheese sausage links
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups prepared wild or brown rice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons candied pecans or walnuts (optional)

Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Add sausage and bell pepper to a large nonstick skillet; cook, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.

Add chicken broth and cinnamon to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in prepared wild rice, cranberries and green onion. Cook until heated through. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired, just before serving.