INGREDIENTS
½ T. olive oil
1 Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa, sliced on a diagonal
1 small onion, diced
1 small bell pepper, diced
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups broccoli florets - bite size pieces
2 cups shredded cheese, divided (I used a cheddar blend)
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large, lidded skillet.
2. Brown kielbasa in the skillet, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon.
3. Saute onion and bell pepper until onion is translucent. Make sure to work the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet - more flavor :)
4. Add rice to the skillet and stir to combine. Continue stirring for 1 to 2 more minutes.
5. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
6. 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.
7. Stir in kielbasa, broccoli and 1 cup of cheese.
8. Top with remaining cup of cheese. Cover with lid and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
MY CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS
1. I use any kielbasa type (turkey, beef, pork, etc.) and brand does not matter
2. I use a green bell pepper
3. I do not mix cheese into the skillet. I top my individual serving with shredded cheese.
4. I prefer to use vegetable broth in this recipe. I found the chicken broth to be too salty for my taste.
CREDIT
www.momontimeout.com
