Description
This comforting Kielbasa Rice Skillet brings hearty Polish-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal prep and maximum satisfaction. Polish sausage and fluffy rice come together in one pan for a quick, delicious meal that makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound smoked sausage
Grains:
- 2 cups instant rice
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Slice the smoked kielbasa into ½-inch thick chunks, preparing them for a flavorful sauté.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and arrange the sausage pieces to brown evenly, cooking for 4-5 minutes until they develop a golden crisp exterior.
- Pour 2 cups water into the skillet and add 2 cups instant rice, stirring to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Mix in 1 cup frozen peas, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried minced onions, and ½ teaspoon sea salt to create a robust flavor profile.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, allowing the liquid to bubble and start absorbing into the rice.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and let the dish simmer for 5-7 minutes, checking occasionally and stirring gently to prevent sticking.
- Remove the lid when rice appears tender and most liquid has disappeared, giving the skillet a final gentle stir to fluff and integrate all ingredients.
Notes
- Slice kielbasa uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, swap regular kielbasa for turkey kielbasa and use brown rice instead of white.
- Let the skillet sit covered during simmering to help rice absorb flavors and steam properly.
- Check liquid levels midway through cooking and add a splash more broth if rice seems too dry or isn’t softening completely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg