Homemade Rice a Roni
Bring the comforting taste of a beloved classic to your table with this easy and flavorful Homemade Rice A Roni recipe! Combining tender long-grain white rice and golden-toasted vermicelli pasta, this dish is infused with the rich flavors of chicken broth and a medley of pantry-friendly seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a perfect one-skillet side dish that pairs effortlessly with your favorite main courses. The addition of butter creates a luscious base, while a hint of dried parsley adds a fresh, herby finish. Skip the store-bought box and enjoy the simple, homemade charm of this crowd-pleasing side! Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s bound to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup vermicelli pasta (broken into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the broken vermicelli pasta to the skillet and toast, stirring frequently, until the pieces turn golden brown (about 3–4 minutes).
Stir in the rice and cook for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb some of the buttery flavor.
Pour in the chicken broth and water, then stir to combine.
Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, paprika, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer for 15–18 minutes, or until the rice and pasta have absorbed all the liquid and are tender.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, still covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the remaining steam to finish cooking the rice.
Fluff the Rice a Roni with a fork and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2315 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.5 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1039 mg | 22% | |
*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.
