Description
Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This one-pot meal combines hearty sliced kielbasa with fresh green beans and baby potatoes, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, creating a savory dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Simply toss everything into your crockpot, set it, and go about your day while your home fills with delicious aromas. When it’s time to eat, you’ll have a warm, nourishing meal ready to serve with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (optional), salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: slice kielbasa, chop onion, trim green beans, halve potatoes, and mince garlic.
- In your crockpot, layer the sliced kielbasa at the bottom followed by green beans, baby potatoes, and onions.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and seasonings over the top.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture and dot with butter pieces.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir halfway through cooking for even flavor distribution.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg