Homemade Rice-A-Roni

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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

• Calories: 310 kcal
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Sodium: 426 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 94 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 14 g