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One-Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice

This newly improved One-Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice is a deliciously easy weeknight meal made in just one pan. It’s fast and easy to make, is great for the freezer, and is packed full of flavor and broccoli, making it not only one of my kid’s favorite meals but one of mine to serve to them!

Next, try our One Pot Creamy Broccoli Pasta!

a pan with broccoli cheese, kielbasa, and rice.

Newly improved, friends! Our One-Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice has had an upgrade! This new recipe makes this one-pan meal is updated for much better flavor and all of our tips and tricks for an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love, and that’s perfect for the freezer!

We love a meal that requires just one pot or pan, because well, life is busy enough so anytime we can cut down on washing dishes, it’s a win. Almost as much of a win as getting the kids to happily eat a whole bunch of broccoli!

Ingredients Needed

broccoli, cheeses, kielbasa, rice, spices, lemon and garlic on counter.

Easy, simple, and fresh – typical for a SFS recipe!

  • Kielbasa – A staple in my Polish home growing up!
  • Cheese – A mixture of sharp cheddar and mozzarella adds just the right amount of flavor and gooey-ness!
  • Uncooked RiceLong Grain White is best for this recipe. See recipe notes for other rices.
  • Broccoli – Lots of fresh broccoli is our favorite, but of course you can use frozen, too!
  • Onion and Garlic and Olive Oil– Staples in our cooking. For onions we love using yellow, but you could also use white.
  • StockChicken is our favorite for this, but you could also use vegetable.
  • Ground Mustarrd – This really adds to the flavor of the whole dish!
  • Salt and Pepper

Super Easy to Make

As required in our household these days – this is a fast to prep, fast to make, (and gobbled up fast!) meal!

We absolutely love our go-to skillet for this, our 12-inch cast iron from Finex! It is an investment, but trust me, if you’re looking for a gorgeous workhorse of a cast iron, Finex (made locally here in Portland, OR), is an investment that you won’t regret making!

Of course, though you can use whatever 12-inch deep skillet with a lid that you have!

a pan of kielbasa and then a pan of garlic and onion and a pan with rice.

Cook the Kielbasa. The first thing in the pan is the kielbasa to give a quick cook on each side. Then, you’ll have a pan full of goodness that you can use a little bit of chicken stock to deglaze all that good stuff off of the bottom of the pan to cook your onion and garlic in.

Saute Onion and Garlic. Once you have that pan deglazed, add in the onion and garlic to give a quick saute in all that goodness.

Add Rice. Add that uncooked rice, your salt, pepper, and ground mustard, and give it all a quick fry, too.

a pan with onion and stock and then cooked.

Add Stock and Let Simmer. Add the stock to the pan and then let it simmer to cook the rice!

a pan with rice and broccoli and then topped with cheese.

Add Broccoli and Cheese. Add those broccoli florets and cover to cook a little more to steam them, then the final touch is to add the cheese.

a pan with broccoli cheese, kielbasa, and rice.

One-Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice done! Oh so cheesy.

a spoon scooping out some rice with kielbasa and broccoli and cheese.

Perfectly cooked rice. Soft broccoli and flavorful kielbasa topped with cheese! This One-Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice is a one-pot/skillet dinner that’s sure to be a family favorite!

a pan with broccoli cheese, kielbasa, and rice.

Pro tip: Scramble up some of the leftovers with an egg or two and wrap it in a flour tortilla with some hot sauce for a killer breakfast burrito!  Clearly, that was obviously my burrito-loving husband’s concoction.

Other One Pot / Fast Dinners

One Pan Cabbage and Keilbasa

One Pot Creamy Broccoli Pasta

One Pot 20 Minute Greek Pasta

One Pot Broccoli Penne

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles

20 Minute Sweet and Spicy Noodles

Cauliflower Shrimp Fried “Rice”

FAQs

Can I use brown rice?

Yes, but the cooking time will greatly increase because brown rice takes much longer to cook. See recipe notes.

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Of course! Just add it straight to the pan, frozen.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Absolutely! This is a great meal to make ahead and freezer!

What kind of pan do I use?

We love our cast iron for this, but you can use any large (at least 12 inch) deep skillet you have, that you also have a lid for.

The rice is sticking to the bottom of the pan.

That means either you’re cooking the rice at higher than a gentle simmer or you haven’t added enough stock. Be sure to add at least 3 cups of stock for 1 cup of rice.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

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a pan with broccoli cheese, kielbasa, and rice.

One Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice

This One Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice is not only fast and easy to prep, make, AND clean up after, but it’s a delicious weeknight dinner, too! 
4.79 from 92 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 Polish Kielbasa, sliced on a diagonal
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 cup uncooked white basmati rice
  • 3 cups + 3 tablespoons chicken stock divided
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Heat a large deep skillet to medium and add oil. Add sliced kielbasa and cook for 1-2 minutes on one side before flipping to cook another 1-2 minutes on the other. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Deglaze pan with 3 tablespoons of chicken stock, then add onion, garlic and saute until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice, salt, pepper, and mustard and stir to combine, frying for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add remaining 3 cups of chicken stock and lemon juice. Turn heat up to bring it all to a boil, then reduce to medium low to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, remove lid and add broccoli. Don't mix! Just add the broccoli to the top and cover and cook for another 5 -7 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
  • Add kielbasa and stir. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and stir to combine then top with remaining cheese and cover with lid to melt the cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Video

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Notes

Storage
Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
Freezer: Let completely cool and then store in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
Substitutions: 
Rice: We really recommend for this recipe to keep it quick and easy, to use white rice. This is great to use leftover brown rice, by adding the cooked rice after the broccoli is cooked, just enough to reheat. If doing this, then reduce stock to only 1/2-3/4 cup to cook broccoli in.  
Broccoli – Use frozen by just adding it to the pan, frozen.  
Other Veggies – This is great with cauliflower, too!  Or add some bell pepper or celery with the garlic and onion.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 951IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 2mg
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38 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Just made this for the 4th time. it is so dang delicious and very calorie reasonable with turkey kielbasa. Thank you!!

  2. Delicious and easy recipe! My family loves it, and we always seem to have all of the ingredients on hand.

    1. 5 stars
      Easy & delicious! I shredded the cheese and prepped the kielbasa, onions and fresh broccoli in the morning, so this recipe came together super quick when it was dinner time. I doubled it and my whole family (2 adults & 3 teens) loved it! I’ve already printed it to keep in our rotation. Thank you!

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