When my husband isn’t home for the night, my girls and I will typically try a new recipe that he wouldn’t normally like. This recipe is one of them. I love all the flavors in this dish, and it’s one that could be adjusted for your preferences. Enjoy!
- Ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces Polska Kielbasa sliced on a diagonal
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 small bell pepper diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets – bite size pieces raw
- 2 cups shredded cheese divided ) I used a cheddar blend)
- Directions:
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large, lidded skillet.
- Brown kielbasa in the skillet, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Saute onion and bell pepper until onion is translucent. Make sure to work the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir to combine. Continue stirring for 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Without disturbing the rice, add the broccoli to the top of the rice and cover again. Cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in kielbasa and 1 cup of cheese.
- Top with remaining cup of cheese. Cover with lid and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Happy Eating!
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