Budget Rice a Roni
Whip up a flavorful and budget-friendly side dish with this homemade Budget Rice a Roni! Combining toasty long-grain white rice and golden-brown bits of spaghetti, this recipe transforms pantry staples into a comforting classic. Cooked in a fragrant blend of chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried parsley, each bite is infused with savory goodness and a hint of herbaceous flair. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this easy rice pilaf is ready in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled veggies, or your favorite proteins. Skip the store-bought box mix and enjoy this deliciously simple, homemade alternative that's easy on your wallet and big on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup spaghetti (broken into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the butter to the skillet and melt it completely.
Once the butter is melted, add the broken spaghetti pieces and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the white rice and cook for another 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
Carefully pour in the chicken broth and water, then stir to combine.
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice mixture with a fork and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2308 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
