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Cheesy Sausage Broccoli Skillet

This Cheesy Sausage Broccoli Skillet is so easy to make with rice, sliced sausage veggies and of course, CHEESE! Ready in 15 minutes! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 542 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 links smoked sausage , cut into medallions
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 1 ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces frozen broccoli florets
  • 12 ounces roasted red peppers , drained and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese , shredded

Instructions

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  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown sausage medallions, flipping until uniformly seared, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Add rice, tossing with sausage to brown and coat.
  4. Add chicken broth, sea salt and black pepper. Using a spatula, stir and make it even.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cover for 5 minutes. *
  6. Remove lid and stir in frozen broccoli and chopped, drained roasted red pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until broccoli is heated through.
  7. Toss with shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was! 

Notes

  • *Use a sheet of aluminum foil for a quick, disposable lid that doesn’t require any cleaning! Variations: Chopped onion or garlic, onion or garlic powder, scallions, fresh bell pepper, canned tomatoes, drained, hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen peas or frozen corn.

Nutrition Information

Calories 542kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 2121mg (88%) Potassium 438mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1220IU (24%) Vitamin C 97.4mg (108%) Calcium 383mg (38%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 542

% Daily Value*

Calories 542kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 2121mg 88%
Potassium 438mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1220IU 24%
Vitamin C 97.4mg 108%
Calcium 383mg 38%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.