Chicken Flavored Rice

Delight your taste buds with this comforting and flavorful Chicken Flavored Rice, a quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Made with fluffy long-grain white rice simmered in rich chicken broth and enhanced by aromatic sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of dried parsley and paprika, this dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. The rice is toasted before cooking for a nutty depth, and the optional garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the finished dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this hearty recipe is an ideal accompaniment to roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, or a simple weeknight dinner. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly savory, it’s a one-pot wonder that will make your kitchen smell incredible. Try this easy chicken rice recipe today and elevate your side dish game!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 piece small onion, finely chopped
• 1 piece garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the dried parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.

Step 10

Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, for an added touch of color and freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(786.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	540.1

Total Fat 23.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 2443.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.0g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 100.3mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 647.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 49.9%