Ranch Rice
Transform your side dish game with this creamy and flavorful Ranch Rice, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or flavorful family meals. Featuring tender, fluffy long-grain white rice simmered in savory chicken broth and infused with the irresistible tang of dry ranch seasoning, this dish is elevated with the addition of rich sour cream and melty cheddar cheese. Toasting the rice in butter adds a subtle nutty aroma, while a garnish of fresh parsley offers a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting rice dish pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or can even shine on its own as a satisfying one-pot meal. Packed with hearty flavor and creamy texture, Ranch Rice is destined to become a go-to family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure fluffy rice.
In a medium saucepan or pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains in the butter. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes until it’s lightly golden and fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the dry ranch seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam and finish cooking.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until fully combined and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.8 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 4672 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.2 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 686 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% | |
*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.
