Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni
Transform your dinner routine with this easy and flavorful Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni recipe! A delightful twist on the classic boxed side dish, this one-pan meal combines tender bites of sautéed chicken, golden-brown vermicelli pasta, and perfectly seasoned long-grain rice, all simmered in a rich chicken broth infused with garlic, onions, and fragrant parsley. With just a handful of pantry staples and fresh ingredients, you'll create a comforting, made-from-scratch dish that's ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect as a hearty side or a standalone dinner, this recipe is a must-try for busy weeknights and lovers of homemade comfort food. Keywords: chicken Rice-A-Roni, one-pan dish, easy dinner recipe, homemade comfort food, quick chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces vermicelli pasta
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Break the vermicelli pasta into small pieces and add to the pan. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring constantly, until the pasta is lightly browned and the onion is soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Stir in the long-grain white rice, ensuring it's well coated with the oil and butter.
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the cooked chicken, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Mix well to combine.
Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan with a lid. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice and pasta are tender and have absorbed the liquid.
Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 838 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*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.
