Description
Hearty kielbasa rice and broccoli skillet delivers comfort in one satisfying pan, blending savory Polish sausage with tender rice and fresh green broccoli. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, this meal welcomes hungry diners to savor a delicious, wholesome dinner that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) kielbasa sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (280 grams) broccoli florets
Grains and Pantry Staples:
- 1 cup (185 grams) white or brown rice
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over moderate temperature, then introduce sliced kielbasa and sauté until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle garlic powder across the skillet and toss in broccoli florets, allowing them to become tender and slightly caramelized for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate uncooked rice into the skillet, stirring to coat grains with existing flavors, then pour chicken broth evenly across the mixture.
- Elevate heat momentarily to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce temperature to minimal setting, creating a gentle simmer and covering the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Allow the mixture to gently cook for 15-20 minutes, ensuring rice absorbs liquid completely and develops a fluffy texture while kielbasa and broccoli infuse their essence throughout.
- Once cooking completes, remove skillet from heat source and generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface, gently folding until cheese melts smoothly and creates a creamy coating.
- Finalize the dish by seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting flavors as desired before serving the skillet hot and directly from the pan.
Notes
- Swap kielbasa with turkey sausage for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish light and nutritious.
- Enhance vegetable variety by mixing in cauliflower or adding diced bell peppers for extra color and nutrients.
- Quick-freeze leftover portions in individual containers for convenient meal prep, ensuring a delicious ready-to-heat lunch during busy weeks.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice to boost fiber content and create a more wholesome, nutrient-dense one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg