Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli and Rice Skillet

 

One skillet meals are perfect for anyone who doesn’t like to do dishes, although does anybody really like to do dishes? I know nobody in my family likes to do them. 

This skillet is a complete meal, it has your protein, your starch and your vegetable. If you use white rice it will be ready in about 30 minutes. I used brown rice so it took about 45 minutes.

Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli and Rice Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 14 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
2. Add in the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon transfer the sausage to a bowl.
3. Add in the onions and peppers and cooked until softened and onions are translucent, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
4. Add in the garlic and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute. Season with black pepper.
5. Add the rice to the skillet and stir constantly for about 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30-45 minutes or until the rice is cooked and no liquid remains. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli to the top of the rice without disturbing the rice. Cover the skillet again.
7. Stir in the sausage and 1 cup cheese. Top with the remaining cheese and cover the skillet. Let sit for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 523
Total Fat		30.9g
Saturated Fat		13.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		132.8mg
Sodium		1294.4mg
Total Carbohydrates		31.5g
Dietary Fiber		4.7g
Sugars		3.2g
Protein		32.6g
Calcium		47.4%
Iron		13.2%
Potassium		211.7mg
Vitamin A		33.2%
Vitamin C		41.8%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

Enjoy!!!

*Adapted from Mom on Timeout.