Rice and Vermicelli Rice a Roni
Transform your weeknight dinners with this delightful homemade Rice and Vermicelli Rice-A-Roni, a savory twist on the classic boxed favorite! This quick and easy side dish combines buttery toasted vermicelli pasta and fluffy long-grain white rice, simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish boasts a rich, nutty flavor and tender texture that will complement everything from roasted chicken to grilled vegetables. Perfect for busy cooks seeking a budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipe, this stovetop gem is bound to become a family staple. Serve it up fresh, or enjoy as a next-day treat—this Rice-A-Roni is comfort food elevated!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup vermicelli pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the vermicelli pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta turns golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the white rice and toast for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the rice is coated in the butter.
Carefully pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir to combine.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove from heat and let the dish sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fluff the rice and vermicelli with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2300 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*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.
