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    Chicken Flavored Rice

    Published: Oct 14, 2021 by Elizabeth · 7 Comments

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    This chicken flavored rice is an easy way to transform plain white rice into a savory, flavorful side dish. In this recipe, long grain white rice, orzo, chicken broth, chicken base and seasoning come together to make a side dish that’s sure to become a favorite.

    An image of the chicken flavored rice served in an oval white bowl with a spoon and a beige linen.

    White rice is a great ingredient because it is versatile, easy to make and affordable. Rice side dishes make a wonderful accompaniment to just about any meal. Pair this chicken rice with beef, pork, fish or chicken for a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy. For more rice recipes try this mushroom rice pilaf and this yellow rice.

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    Ingredients

    • Butter – Use regular salted butter, if you are sensitive to salt use unsalted
    • Long Grain White Rice – The great thing about this chicken flavored rice recipe is that it provides another option for using white rice.
    • Orzo – Orzo is a small pasta shaped like rice. Find it in the pasta aisle of larger supermarkets or online. If you need a recipe to put any unused orzo to good use, try this turkey meatball soup.
    • Seasoning – Black pepper and dried minced onion. We use dried (dehydrated) minced onion in this rice recipe instead of fresh, so we don’t have to sauté it, and still get all the flavor. Find it in the spice aisle or online.
    • Chicken Broth and Base – We use regular chicken broth, but low sodium will work too. The chicken base gives the rice extra flavor. You can typically find chicken base in the same section that broths and soups are located.
    • Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish, optional
    The ingredients for the rice arranged in glass bowls, set on a white table. Each ingredient has a small label with the name above it in small black letters.

    Instructions

    1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan (about 2½ – 3 quart) over medium heat.
    2. When the butter is melted and foamy add the orzo and white rice.
    3. Sauté for 5 minutes until lightly golden in spots. Stir the rice and orzo frequently to move it around and prevent it from getting too brown on any one side.
    4. Add the minced dried onion, black pepper and chicken broth to the saucepan. Then, add the chicken base and stir well until dissolved.
    5. Raise the heat to high and bring the broth to a boil (this will take about 2-3 minutes).
    6. Lower the heat to medium and let the broth simmer until the liquid is almost gone and the rice orzo combination is visible on the surface (this will take about 10 minutes). Stir occasionally and briefly just to make sure the rice/orzo is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    Six images of showing the steps of making the rice.

    Lower the heat to low, cover the saucepan and cook the chicken flavored rice for approximately 20 minutes, or until done. Stir only once halfway through the cooking time.

    When the rice is done, uncover the pan and fluff with a fork allowing the steam to escape. Taste the rice and add salt if needed. As a reference we added a pinch to ours.

    Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, serve and enjoy.

    A close up image of the chicken flavored rice served in an oval white bowl.

    Storing and reheating

    Cool leftover rice as quickly as possible. A good way to do this is to place it in a shallow container (or as many as needed) so that it is in a thin layer and cools faster. Cover the container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for 1-2 days. Reheat the rice in the microwave until hot and steaming, loosely cover with a clean paper towel if desired.

    You may also like these side dish recipes:

    • Garlic Parsley Potatoes
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    • Green Beans with Bacon
    • Loaded Sweet Potatoes
    An image of the chicken flavored rice served in an oval white bowl with a spoon and a beige linen.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Chicken Flavored Rice

    This chicken flavored rice is an easy way to transform plain white rice into a savory, flavorful side dish. In this recipe, long grain white rice, orzo, chicken broth, chicken base and seasoning come together to make a side dish that’s sure to become a favorite.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: rice recipes, white rice
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 304kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Butter
    • 1 cup Long Grain White Rice
    • ½ cup Orzo Pasta
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Minced Onion
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 3¼ cup Chicken Broth
    • 1 tablespoon Chicken Base
    • Salt if needed at the end
    • Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish optional

    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan (about 2½ – 3 quart) over medium heat.
    • When the butter is melted and foamy add the white rice and orzo. Sauté for 5 minutes until lightly golden in spots. Stir frequently to move it around to prevent it from getting too brown on any one side.
    • Add the minced dried onion, black pepper and chicken broth to the rice.
    • Next, add the chicken base and stir well until dissolved.
    • Raise the heat to high and bring the broth to a boil (this will take about 2-3 minutes).
    • Lower the heat to medium and let the broth simmer until the liquid is almost gone and the rice orzo combination is visible on the surface (this will take about 10 minutes). Stir occasionally and briefly just to make sure the rice/orzo is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    • Lower the heat to low, cover the saucepan and cook the chicken flavored rice for approximately 20 minutes, or until the rice and orzo are done. Stir only one time, halfway through the cooking time.
    • When the rice is done, uncover the pan and fluff with a fork allowing the steam to escape.
    • Taste the rice and add salt if needed. As a reference we added a pinch extra to ours.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, serve and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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    Comments

    1. Debbie

      October 24, 2022 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I forgot to rate it. I would give it more stars if I could! Thanks again

      Reply
    2. Debbie

      October 24, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      Delicious! I can never make good rice, it always turns out mushy! This was very flavorful. I liked the little crisp pieces in then bottom of the pan! Thank you

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      • Elizabeth

        October 24, 2022 at 7:46 pm

        Hi Debbie,
        I am happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind comment.

        Reply
    3. Anon

      October 13, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      cooked it exactly how it told me to, orzo overcooked long grain rice undercooked….

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      • Elizabeth

        October 24, 2022 at 7:43 pm

        Hi Anon, I’m sorry to hear it. I will make it again and see if I can add anything to the instructions (troubleshooting). Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    4. Chris Beecher

      September 18, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy to make! Went well with baked chicken breast. My wife loved it!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        September 18, 2022 at 8:14 pm

        Hi Chris,
        Happy to hear you both you enjoyed it.

        Reply

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