CHEESY KIELBASA, RICE, AND BROCCOLI SKILLET

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 6 Servings

Dinner is served in just 30 minutes! This Cheesy Kielbasa, Rice, and Broccoli Skillet is a total family favorite! With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can have the most amazing dish today. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 small bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 14 ounces Polska Kielbasa sliced on a diagonal
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 c chicken stock or broth
• 2 c broccoli florets – bite-size pieces raw
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 c shredded cheese, divided) I used a cheddar blend)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 c white rice uncooked

DIRECTIONS :

1. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the kielbasa and cook for a few minutes until brown. Move them to a clean plate.
2. In the same skillet, add bell pepper and onion. Sauté for a few minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and sauté for about a minute or just until aromatic. Add salt and pepper to season.
4. Stir in the rice until well combined and cook for about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and stir until well blended. Make sure to deglaze the pan by scraping the bottom to get the browned bits. Let it boil.
6. Turn the heat down to low, then simmer everything for about 15 minutes.
7. Put the broccoli florets over the rice, then cover the skillet with the lid. Cook the broccoli for 5 more minutes.
8. Put the kielbasa back into the skillet together with 1 cup of cheese. Stir to combine.
9. Remove the skillet from the heat, then scatter the rest of the cheese on top and cover the skillet with the lid. Let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
10. Serve right away. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 28.9mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 0.8mg