Description

Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans is a cozy, weeknight staple that comes together with almost no effort. Tender turkey kielbasa, new potatoes, and crisp green beans simmer in a savory broth with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and herbs. A set‑it‑and‑forget‑it dinner, it delivers hearty comfort in one pot, with simple prep, wholesome ingredients, and rich flavors that please the whole family and refrigerate well for leftovers. Perfect for busy evenings, scalable for gatherings, and easily adaptable.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb turkey kielbasa, sliced into rounds
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: 1 tbsp butter for extra richness

Instructions

Place kielbasa, potatoes, green beans, onion, and garlic into crockpot.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over ingredients and toss lightly to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until potatoes are tender and flavors are well combined.
Stir in butter if desired for a richer flavor.
Serve warm straight from the crockpot.

Notes

You can substitute chicken sausage for turkey kielbasa if preferred.
For a gluten-free version, verify kielbasa is gluten-free.
Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat nicely.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 540 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

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