Description
Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Kielbasa with Cabbage and Potatoes—a hearty, flavor-packed dish that practically cooks itself. With smoky kielbasa, buttery potatoes, and tender cabbage, it’s everything you want in a comforting one-pot meal. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or feeding a hungry family, this recipe is a budget-friendly, fuss-free solution that delivers big on flavor and satisfaction. Perfect for easy dinners, cold-weather comfort food, and anyone craving classic, rustic flavors.
Ingredients
450g kielbasa sausage, sliced
750g baby potatoes, halved
1 small head green cabbage, chopped
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
500ml chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice kielbasa into bite-sized rounds and prep all vegetables.
2. Layer potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by cabbage, onion, and garlic.
3. Top with kielbasa, then pour chicken broth evenly over everything.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme or bay leaf if using.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Stir gently to combine before serving.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For extra richness, sauté the kielbasa before adding it to the slow cooker.
Want more veggies? Add sliced carrots or celery for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy dinner, slow cooker recipe, kielbasa recipe, comfort food, crockpot meal