Kielbasa and Rice Skillet
This easy kielbasa and rice skillet is full of smoky sausage, tender veggies, and quick-cooking rice—made in one pan for a hearty, comforting dinner the whole family loves.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage cut into ½ inch rounds
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion about ½ medium
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced (about ⅔ cup; you can also use green bell pepper if you prefer, or a mix!)
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen, canned or fresh - anything goes!
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 cups instant rice
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa, onion and pepper and cook until starting to brown.½ tablespoon oil, 1 pound smoked sausage, ½ cup chopped yellow onion, 1 medium red bell pepper
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in corn, tomato paste, garlic powder and ground paprika and cook for one more minute.1 cup corn kernels, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- Stir through the rice, then mix in the broth. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.2 cups instant rice, 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is done and sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with chopped green onion or herbs, if you like.salt & pepper
Notes
- Use instant rice or swap for 1 cup parboiled (for parboiled, use 3 cups broth.)
- Brown sausage and soften veggies well for best flavor.
- Any smoked sausage works—use your favorite.
- Top with green onions or fresh herbs, if you like.