Chicken Flavored Rice
Delight your taste buds with this comforting and flavorful Chicken Flavored Rice, a quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Made with fluffy long-grain white rice simmered in rich chicken broth and enhanced by aromatic sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of dried parsley and paprika, this dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. The rice is toasted before cooking for a nutty depth, and the optional garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the finished dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this hearty recipe is an ideal accompaniment to roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, or a simple weeknight dinner. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly savory, it’s a one-pot wonder that will make your kitchen smell incredible. Try this easy chicken rice recipe today and elevate your side dish game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 piece small onion, finely chopped
- 1 piece garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted.
Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the dried parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, for an added touch of color and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 564 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*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.
