Description
This Kielbasa and Rice Skillet delivers a punchy, savory flavor profile with juicy, seared smoked sausage mingling with fluffy, seasoned rice and crisp-tender bell peppers. A one-pan meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
14 oz Smoked Kielbasa
1 cup Long-Grain White Rice
2 cups Chicken Broth
2 medium Bell Peppers
1 small Yellow Onio
3 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until deeply browned and caramelized on both sides. Remove the sausage and set it aside
- In the same skillet, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant
- Add the uncooked rice directly to the pan with the vegetables. Stir frequently for 2 minutes to toast the grains
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid
- Let the mixture simmer for 15-18 minutes without lifting the lid. Once the rice absorbs the liquid, stir the browned kielbasa back into the pan. Cover for 2 more minutes to heat the sausage through
- Fluff the Kielbasa and Rice Skillet with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately
Notes
Always rinse your rice under cold water until the water runs clear to ensure it remains fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg