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Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni

A quick and flavorful homemade version of classic rice-a-roni with tender chicken, toasted pasta, and savory broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup rice long-grain
  • 0.5 cup spaghetti broken
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken cooked
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Toast pasta in butter and oil.
  2. Add rice and lightly toast.
  3. Cook onion and garlic.
  4. Add chicken and seasoning.
  5. Pour broth and simmer covered.
  6. Rest, fluff, and serve.

Notes

Use quality broth for best flavor.