Kielbasa Rice A Roni Recipe

This Kielbasa Rice-A-Roni recipe is a quick, easy, and incredibly versatile one-pot meal! Enjoy a hearty and satisfying dish bursting with savory kielbasa, tender rice, and rich broth. Customize it with your favorite frozen or fresh vegetables, different sausages or hams, and herbs for endless flavor combinations. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend lunch!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 842.2 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kielbasa Rice A Roni

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How to Make Kielbasa Rice A Roni

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until heated through and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice-a-roni seasoning mix.
  5. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  6. Add the 5 cups of water (or broth) and bring to a boil.
  7. Stir in the rice and butter.
  8. Add optional frozen vegetables and fresh herbs.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  10. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

40g

Carbs

53g

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