Soy-Free Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni
Transform your dinner routine with this Soy-Free Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni—a comforting, flavorful twist on the classic boxed mix, made entirely from scratch! This recipe combines tender, buttery toasted vermicelli pasta and long-grain white rice in a rich homemade chicken broth seasoned with aromatic garlic, onion, and herbs. Perfect for those avoiding soy or seeking healthier, preservative-free meal options, this simple dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight side or satisfying main course. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to roasted chicken or grilled vegetables, or let it shine solo with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor. Easy, wholesome, and utterly delicious—this homemade rice-a-roni will have you coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup vermicelli pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Break the vermicelli pasta into small pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches in length.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 3
Add the broken vermicelli to the pan, stirring frequently, and cook until it turns golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
Step 4
Add the rice to the pan and stir for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring it is well coated with butter and begins to toast.
Step 5
Pour in the chicken broth, taking care as the liquid may splatter.
Step 6
Add the chicken bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 8
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Step 9
Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 10
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Fluff with a fork before serving, ensuring all ingredients are mixed evenly.
Step 12
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (963.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1025.0 |
| Total Fat 38.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3027.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 145.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.5g | |
| Protein 28.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 118.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 756.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories