Homemade Rice-a-Roni i
Homemade Rice-a-Roni is a healthier update on classic Rice-a-roni. Creamy, easy to throw together and so delicious! Kid-friendly as well!
Servings 6 people
Calories 331kcal
Cost $8
Equipment
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup spaghetti
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/4 small onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 cups chicken stock, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan to a medium heat. Add butter. Once the butter melts, add broken whole-wheat pasta. Cook in the butter until toasted and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add onion and rice. Toast another 2-3 minutes until the onion is fragrant and rice is slightly toasted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add 1 3/4 cups chicken stock, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the mixture sit for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in remaining chicken broth and parsley. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.