Classic Chicken Rice-A-Roni Side Dish Recipe
American · Side dish · 25 min total
A quick and easy stovetop side dish with tender rice, orzo pasta, and savory chicken flavor, perfect alongside any main course.
5
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add rice and orzo; cook, stirring constantly, until pasta is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, water, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice and orzo are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Tips
- For extra flavor, substitute chicken broth for all the water.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth to restore moisture.
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