Description
This Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice recipe creates a flavorful, buttery rice dish seasoned with paprika, garlic, and parsley. It’s a perfect side to complement any meal, capturing the savory and slightly spicy taste of the popular steakhouse favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 2 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 1 Small White Onion (diced)
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp Dried Parsley
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling, ready for toasting the rice.
- Toast Rice: Add the rinsed rice to the melted butter and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is browned and fragrant, approximately 4-6 minutes. This step adds depth of flavor.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the diced onion, paprika, dried parsley, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes. Combine all ingredients thoroughly to evenly coat the rice and distribute spices.
- Add Broth and Boil: Pour in the chicken broth, stir well, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, ensuring the rice is evenly immersed.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the rice simmer gently for 22-25 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Turn off the heat and keep the saucepan covered, allowing the rice to rest for 5 minutes which completes the cooking process and firms up the texture. Finally, uncover and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can substitute half the butter with olive oil.
- Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and helps keep the grains separate.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste or omit for milder flavor.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce sodium content if desired.
- Leftover rice can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse rice, seasoned rice, buttery rice, paprika rice, side dish, easy rice recipe
