Best 8 Home Made Rice A Roni Recipes

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Home made Rice a Roni is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is commonly made with rice, vermicelli, and a variety of seasonings, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With its easy-to-follow instructions and delicious results, this homemade version offers a satisfying and budget-friendly alternative to store-bought mixes. If you're a fan of hearty and flavorful rice dishes, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RICE-AH-RONI



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Here's my version of what's often called 'the San Francisco treat,' although the next time I see this served here will be the first time. I used real chicken broth and a variety of seasonings.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ pinch ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely diced onions
⅔ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 ⅓ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
3 cups good-quality chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Mix together salt, pepper, coriander, mustard powder, celery salt, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and pasta. Cook and stir until onions soften and pasta turns golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in spice blend; cook and stir about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir until rice is coated with butter, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; cook for 17 minutes. Remove from heat; let covered skillet sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in parsley, fluffing rice and breaking up any clumps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1097.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

HOMEMADE RICE-A-RONI



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Provided by The Daring Gourmet

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown or white long-grain rice
½ cup orzo
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
3 cups broth of your choice
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon dried rosemary or herb of your choice
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice, orzo and nuts and saute, stirring frequently, until half of the rice and orzo is browned.
  • Add the onion and cook for another two minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, salt and herbs and stir to combine.
  • Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook as you would normally cook rice, about 15-20 minutes (if using white rice, longer if using brown) or until the rice is done.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

HOMEMADE RICE-A-RONI



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This homemade rice-a-roni is a blend of rice and pasta cooked in butter, chicken broth and seasonings until light and fluffy. An easy side dish that tastes WAY better than the store bought kind!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup spaghetti or vermicelli (broken into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the pasta to the pan and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the rice to the pan and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to the pan.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low.
  • Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Stir in tomatoes if using, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 94 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 426 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE RICE A RONI



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Make and share this Homemade Rice a Roni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LisaA

Categories     White Rice

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup raw spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces
3/4 cup raw white rice
14 1/2 ounces broth (any flavor)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • In medium skillet saute' broken spaghetti pieces in butter, stirring constantly, until the spaghetti begins to brown.
  • Add rice, stirring until the rice is well coated with the butter and the spaghetti browns a little more Carefully pour in broth.
  • Simmer until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 5167.4, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.9, Protein 10.8

RICE A RONI™ SALAD



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Great for a potluck. Variations may include adding more veggies or using shrimp instead of chicken.

Provided by Laurie Petrie

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup mayonnaise
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix as directed on package and chill.
  • To the cooked rice, add the green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

RICE AND VERMICELLI (RICE-A-RONI)



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Home made rice-a-roni. Its just as easy to make, and significantly cheaper. You can find the short pieces of vermicelli in little bags by the Mexican food in most grocery stores, or you can bust up spaghetti noodles into 2 inch pieces. I buy the big cans of gravy mix, they last forever and are much cheaper than the little packets. I also keep frozen diced onions in my freezer for stuff like this.

Provided by Random Rachel

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/8 cup rice
3/8 cup vermicelli
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken gravy mix
1 tablespoon onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • I make the noodle / rice blend up in a big batch ahead of time, and then measure out 3/4 cup when I want to use it. Simply mix equal amounts of noodles and rice. To make a single serving, I pour rice halfway to the 3/4 mark in my pyrex measuring cup, and then fill it the rest of the way with the pasta. Very easy.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet. Add 3/4 cup of the rice/noodle mix, and brown, stirring frequently for a minute or two.
  • Add the water, gravy mix, onion, and parsley. Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

QUICK HOME MADE RICE BETTER THAN RICE-A-RONI!



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Make your own delicious rice (not from a box) with only 3 ingredients! This quick and easy recipe delivers great tasting rice that goes well with any dish.

Provided by SofiaKeck

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder or 1 beef bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Place rice in a rice cooker. No need to water and rinse the rice first. Pour 1 1/2 cup of cold water right on top of the rice.
  • In a separate container dissolve the bouillon in the 1/2 cup warm water.
  • Once the bouillon is completely dissolved mix it in the rice cooker with the rest of the water and the rice. Put rice cooker on "cook" and you are done!
  • Mix well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 728, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 7.1

CHICKEN RICE-A-RONI®



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Made with shredded chicken, tender basmati rice, and smoky-sweet, caramelized onions and peppers, this chicken Rice-A-Roni® was inspired by a Lebanese rice and vermicelli pilaf. Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon juice, chili flakes, hot sauce, or even garlic-infused yogurt!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Rice Main Dishes

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
½ medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 large bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ medium yellow onion, diced
⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup broken uncooked spaghetti (2-inch pieces)
1 ½ cups basmati rice
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken, celery, carrot, onion, and bay leaf in a stockpot and cover with water. Set over high heat, add salt, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the thighs and legs can be pulled easily from the carcass, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl, carefully tipping the carcass to drain any broth from the cavity back into the stockpot.
  • Let meat sit until it's cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes. Separate skin, bones, and meat. Set aside 2 cups shredded meat (white, dark, or a combination of the two) for rice-a-roni and reserve the rest for another use.
  • Transfer skin and bones back to the stockpot with the broth and simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until you need it. Strain.
  • Combine oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot and melted, add onion, bell pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until onion just starts to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broken spaghetti and cook until toasted and light golden brown to dark brown in color, about 3 minutes; it's okay if the onions and peppers start to caramelize.
  • Add rice and stir until completely coated. Add pepper, oregano, cumin, and saffron. Stir in 3 ½ cups chicken broth. Add cayenne, garbanzo beans, peas, and shredded chicken and return to a simmer.
  • Cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes; do not lift the lid or stir during this time.
  • Remove the lid and check the rice in a couple spots. It should be just barely tender. (If it seems undercooked, you can cover and cook for a few more minutes.) Replace the lid, turn off the heat, and let rice sit for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle parsley and cilantro over top and stir to combine. Check for seasoning and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1380.8 calories, Carbohydrate 88.8 g, Cholesterol 313.2 mg, Fat 74.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 85.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 2867.7 mg

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: This will help to remove any starch from the rice, which can make it gummy.
  • Use the right amount of water: The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of water for every 1/2 cup of rice.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low: This will help to prevent the rice from boiling over.
  • Cover the pot and cook the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed: Do not peek or stir the rice during this time.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, covered: This will allow the rice to finish cooking and absorb any remaining moisture.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Rice-A-Roni is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, you are sure to find a Rice-A-Roni recipe that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Rice-A-Roni a try.

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