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Smoky Kielbasa and Rice Skillet

A comforting one-pan meal featuring smoky kielbasa, colorful peppers, and perfectly cooked rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups white rice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 package smoked sausage (12 ounces)
  • 1/2 each red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 each yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small white onion, quartered and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided Reserve some for later
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley For garnish

Method

Cooking

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the smoked sausage and cook until browned.
  • Stir in the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until the veggies are tender.
  • Add the rice, tomato paste, chicken broth (reserve some for later), salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  • Stir in the reserved chicken broth if you need more moisture and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley. Pairs well with a simple green salad or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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