Homemade Rice-A-Roni
This Chicken flavored Homemade Rice-A-Roni recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish. One of the best easy rice recipes for busy weeknights. It’s so much better than the boxed version!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vermicelli (can be substituted with regular spaghetti noodles!)
- 1 cup long grain white rice not instant
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3½ cups water
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Break the vermicelli noodles into small pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the noodles and rice.
- Stir constantly until the vermicelli begins to turn golden brown.
- Add the water and seasonings.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and fluffy.
