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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Recipes » Rice-a-Roni Recipe (Gluten-Free)

    Rice-a-Roni Recipe (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Jul 17, 2022 Modified: Jul 17, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    One bite of my easy, gluten-free Rice-A-Roni Recipe and you will be hooked! I guarantee you won’t want to buy it in a box again. My homemade rice-a-roni is a scrumptious rice side dish that’s light, fluffy, and ready in 30 minutes using simple ingredients!

    rice-a-roni in a pot
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    • Homemade Rice-A-Roni
    • Rice-A-Roni Recipe FAQs
    • Rice-A-Roni Ingredients
    • How to Make Gluten Free Rice-A-Roni
    • What can you add to rice-a-roni?
    • Easy Make Ahead Rice-A-Roni Kits
    • How to Freeze Leftover Rice-A-Roni
    • Recipe Tips
    • More Rice Dishes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Homemade Rice-A-Roni

    Once you see how easy it is to make homemade rice-a-roni, I bet you will never switch back to boxed! My rice-a-roni recipe is simple but flavorful, and because it’s homemade, you know exactly what’s going into it and can customize it how you like.

    Homemade Rice-A-Roni is kid-friendly and quick to throw together whenever you’re in the need for easy gluten-free rice sides. Rice-a-roni pairs perfectly with chicken, fish, steak, or even shrimp!

    Try making my easy rice-a-roni recipe and adding in your favorite ingredients to really make it your own. I know your family will love it as much as mine does!

    rice-a-roni on a wooden spoon over a pot of rice-a-roni

    Rice-A-Roni Recipe FAQs

    What is rice-a-roni?

    Rice-A-Roni is a very popular rice side dish that normally comes as a boxed rice mix. It consists of rice and very thin vermicelli pasta noodles cooked in a little bit of butter, and simmered in a broth of seasonings. Homemade rice-a-roni uses the same essential ingredients.

    What kind of rice is used in rice-a-roni?

    In traditional Rice-A-Roni, long grain white rice, along with vermicelli or spaghetti pasta, is used. Long grain rice does come in different varieties, and they all have their own distinctive flavor. For this dish, I use long grain brown rice, but you can use any kind you prefer.

    Is rice-a-roni gluten free?

    Boxed rice-a-roni is not gluten-free as it typically uses a wheat-based pasta in the mix. However, it is very easy to make gluten-free rice-a-roni at home.

    Rice-A-Roni Ingredients

    • Brown rice
    • Gluten-free Spaghetti
    • Butter
    • Chicken Stock
    • Salt
    • Garlic Powder
    • Oregano
    rice-a-roni ingredients with labels

    How to Make Gluten Free Rice-A-Roni

    1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
      melting butter in a pot
    2. Add rice and pasta on medium-high heat. Toast the rice and pasta while stirring until golden brown.
      rice and noodles in a pot for rice-a-roni
    3. Add remaining ingredients.
      adding chicken stock to rice-a-roni in a pot
    4. Cover with a lid and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until pasta and rice are tender.
      cooking rice-a-roni in a pot
    5. Additional butter may be added if desired. Stir and serve this delicious side dish!
      rice-a-roni cooked in a pot

    What can you add to rice-a-roni?

    Although rice-a-roni is delicious as is, there are still many different ways to add extra flavor. Even more than the boxed variety, this is a super versatile dish! A few of my favorites are…

    • Button mushrooms
    • Fresh chopped herbs
    • Cheese sauce
    • Candied bacon
    • Sautéed mushrooms and onions
    • Simple paprika

    Easy Make Ahead Rice-A-Roni Kits

    I know what you’re thinking- grabbing a box of Rice-A-Roni would be so much easier than measuring all of the ingredients out. That’s why I love preparing these make ahead Rice-A-Roni Kits!

    • Measure out the rice and pasta and place into a ziplock bag or airtight container
    • Measure out the seasoning and place into a ziplock bag or airtight container

    Now, all you have to add is water and butter! Easy and convenient just like the boxed variety. You can simply take out the already portioned ingredients when you need them, and your meal prep is done.

    How to Freeze Leftover Rice-A-Roni

    If you have any leftover Rice-A-Roni, it freezes perfectly! Add any extras into an airtight container after cooling, and freeze for up to one month. Make sure to label with the freezing date.

    When you have a busy night, simply defrost your rice-a-roni and microwave or reheat on your stovetop.

    Recipe Tips

    • Use gluten-free spaghetti noodles: I’ve found that gluten-free vermicelli noodles fall apart in this recipe, so gluten-free spaghetti noodles are a much sturdier choice.
    • Make sure to cook the rice in chicken stock: This gives that comforting flavor found in the box mixes. If you want, you could also use vegetable stock. Look for gluten-free chicken stock if cooking strictly gluten-free.
    • Using a low sodium chicken stock: You don’t want your rice to end up too salty.

    More Rice Dishes

    • Instant Pot White Rice
    • Portuguese Rice
    • Mushroom Risotto
    • Pork Fried Rice

    Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you!

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    broccoli and rice-a-roni on a plate

    Rice-A-Roni Recipe (Gluten-Free)

    Isabel Laessig
    Learn how to make rice-a-roni at home and you will never want to buy boxed again! Ready in 30 minutes using simple ingredients.
    4.75 from 24 votes
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    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 122 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 large pan or pot

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ Cup Brown rice
    • ¼ Cup Spaghetti gluten-free, broken in pieces
    • 1 Tablespoon Butter
    • 1.5 Cups Chicken stock gluten-free
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
      1 Tablespoon Butter
      melting butter in a pot
    • Add rice and pasta on medium-high heat. Toast the rice and pasta while stirring until golden brown.
      ½ Cup Brown rice, ¼ Cup Spaghetti
      rice and noodles in a pot for rice-a-roni
    • Add remaining ingredients.
      ½ Cup Brown rice, ¼ Cup Spaghetti, 1.5 Cups Chicken stock, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Oregano, 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
      adding chicken stock to rice-a-roni in a pot
    • Cover with a lid and simmer for 25-35 minutes until or pasta and rice are tender.
      cooking rice-a-roni in a pot
    • Additional butter may be added if desired. Stir and serve this delicious side dish!
      rice-a-roni on a wooden spoon over a pot of rice-a-roni

    Notes

    • Use gluten-free spaghetti noodles: I’ve found that using gluten-free vermicelli noodles, they fall apart.
    • Make sure to cook the rice in chicken stock: This gives that comforting flavor found in the box mixes.
    • Using a low sodium chicken stock: You don’t want your rice to end up too salty.
    • Following a gluten-free meal plan: look for gluten-free chicken stock.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 83mgVitamin A: 45IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.6mg
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    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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