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Chicken rice mix

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken rice mix, pantry side dish, rice a roni copycat, rice mix in a jar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
A pint jar of rice, vermicelli and seasonings that toasts and simmers in a skillet into a savory chicken rice side dish. A handy pantry staple or gift.

Ingredients

Dry mix

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • ½ cup broken vermicelli or thin spaghetti pieces
  • 2 tablespoons powdered chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

To cook

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2¼ cups water (or chicken broth)

Directions

  • Mix the dry ingredients in a pint jar and close it.

Notes

To cook: melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mix and toast 2 to 3 minutes until the pasta is golden. Add 2¼ cups water and bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat, simmer 15 to 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Rest covered about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Keep the lid on while simmering. Frozen peas or corn can go in during the last few minutes.
Storage: sealed jar in a cool, dry pantry up to 6 months; the seasoning fades before the rice and pasta do.

Nutrition

Serving: 71g | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 4 servings from the whole mix with 2 tablespoons butter; long-grain white rice counted as dry long-grain white rice, ½ cup broken vermicelli or thin spaghetti pieces (the first choice counted), powdered chicken bouillon counted as beef bouillon powder. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.