Classic Chicken Rice-A-Roni Side Dish

Classic Chicken Rice-A-Roni Side Dish recipe videos

Classic Chicken Rice-A-Roni is a beloved American side dish featuring a savory blend of long-grain rice and vermicelli pasta, typically cooked in a chicken-flavored broth. It's a convenient, pantry-stable staple often associated with quick family meals and comfort food.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the rice and pasta, with a moderate amount of fat and a small amount of protein from the chicken seasoning. A standard prepared serving generally contains around 200-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	34 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	820 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Folic Acid	120 mcg
Calcium	20 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Iron	2 mg

Per 1 cup (128 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic example of mid-20th century American convenience food, famously marketed with the jingle 'the San Francisco treat.' Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a processed side dish where the flavor profile is designed to be highly palatable and satisfying.