Easy One Pan Homemade Rice-A-Roni
This quick and easy homemade Rice-A-Roni is a buttery, savory rice side dish with toasted vermicelli and simple pantry seasonings. It cooks in one skillet and tastes even better than the boxed version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup vermicelli or thin spaghetti, broken into short pieces
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat.
- Add the rice and broken vermicelli. Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the vermicelli is golden brown and the rice smells lightly toasted.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- Thin spaghetti is an easy substitute for vermicelli. Break it into short pieces before using.
- Watch the vermicelli closely while it toasts so it does not burn.
- Use beef broth instead of chicken broth for a richer flavor when serving with steak, burgers, or roast beef.
- Stir in frozen peas, diced carrots, or sautéed mushrooms for an easy vegetable rice pilaf.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water.
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/homemade-rice-a-roni/