Copycat Chicken Rice-A-Roni
Copycat Chicken Rice-A-Roni in a pint jar brings the classic side dish right to your pantry with no fuss. Quick, budget-friendly, and way tastier than the box, it’s a weeknight lifesaver.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ cup broken vermicelli pasta or thin spaghetti, snapped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons powdered chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed optional but classic!
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Layer rice and pasta first, then whisk the seasonings together in a small bowl and pour over top for a neat look.
- To Cook
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet.
- Add jar mix and sauté over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until pasta is golden.
- Stir in 2 ¼ cups water. Bring to boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Fluff with fork and serve!