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A Homemade San Francisco Treat: Chicken Vermicelli Rice

A Homemade San Francisco Treat: Chicken Vermicelli Rice

Name: A Homemade San Francisco Treat: Chicken Vermicelli Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup white rice; ¼ cup broken pieces vermicelli pasta; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Rating: 4.5 stars

40 Ratings
28 Reviews
11 Photos

Years ago, I came up with my clone of a dish my children really enjoyed. I wanted to use the freshest ingredients that I usually have on hand. Many years later, I find myself still making it. If serving a beef dish, substitute chicken bouillon with beef bouillon. Angel hair pasta can be broken into small pieces in place of vermicelli.

By SHORECOOK

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white rice
¼ cup broken pieces vermicelli pasta
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook rice and vermicelli in hot butter until browned, about 3 minutes.

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Step 2

Pour water over the rice mixture. Stir chicken bouillon, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder into the water; bring to a boil, place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook until the water has absorbed into the rice and pasta, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

224 calories; protein 4.5g; carbohydrates 42.4g; fat 3.6g; cholesterol 7.8mg; sodium 310.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (28)

Most helpful positive review

Christina

Allstar

01/14/2014

What can I say...This was DELICIOUS! So simple to make and waaaaay better tasting than the box stuff. Because I decided to make this on a whim I didn't have any vermicelli so I subbed orzo and that worked out fine. This is a definite keeper YUM! Thanks SHORECOOK for sharing another winner!:) Read More

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(15)

Most helpful critical review

angie

03/23/2014

made a written I thought it had no flavor Read More

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(2)

40 Ratings

5 star values: 30
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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Christina

Allstar

01/14/2014

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(15)

Marianne

Allstar

03/03/2014

Hey SHORECOOK you'll never believe what I did to your wonderful recipe! I made it as directed using a basmati brown rice mixture. Then I added a touch of salt and pepper a can of tuna (yes I said tuna fish--from Costco) and just a very small amount of mayo. It was wonderful! So I made your side dish into a main dish that way and I've already been told to make it again that very same way. Who knew?! I loved the smell of the rice cooking because it took me way back in all those years when we first started using Rice A Roni! Thanks so much! Read More

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(13)

LovingRecipes

12/10/2013

I followed the recipe but used a skillet to make it. The seasoning is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. I will make this again. Read More

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(8)

Grandmere

12/08/2013

I love this recipe and have used it since my kids were very young and I didn't have ricearoni on hand! I think they were addicted! The only change I make is that I use chicken stock or beef stock rather than cubes too salty for our taste. Read More

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(6)

Patty Cakes

03/14/2014

Hubby and I are so HAPPY I am done buying Rice O Foni!! I used basmati rice & tumeric Excellent! Perfect seasonings. SO EASY:) Thank you SHORECOOK! Can't wait to try it with Spanish rice!! Read More

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(5)

Sarah B.

01/25/2014

Cooked this in our dutch oven last night and it turned out better than I expected. Surprisingly Easy for a weeknight side...The only thing I might do next time is just up the spices a bit. Read More

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(2)

angie

03/22/2014

made a written I thought it had no flavor Read More

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Lela

Allstar

02/22/2014

Excellent rice dish! Shorecook I never buy the Rice a Roni because it has soy in it. My family loves rice and this was a keeper. My son had two heaping servings and my husband remarked the rice was really good. Read More

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JimmyandNancy Long

04/27/2015

This an easy recipe to make. I did not have the chicken bouillon granules so I replaced with chicken bouillon powder. I also used freshly chopped parsley. It seemed to be a little bland so I sprinkled with tajin clasico seasoning. Read More

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A Homemade San Francisco Treat: Chicken Vermicelli Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 223.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 10 %

cholesterol: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 24 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 30 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 27 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Christina

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01/14/2014

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Marianne

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03/03/2014

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LovingRecipes

12/10/2013

I followed the recipe but used a skillet to make it. The seasoning is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. I will make this again.

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Grandmere

12/08/2013

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Patty Cakes

03/14/2014

Hubby and I are so HAPPY I am done buying Rice O Foni!! I used basmati rice & tumeric Excellent! Perfect seasonings. SO EASY:) Thank you SHORECOOK! Can't wait to try it with Spanish rice!!

Helpful

(5)

Sarah B.

01/25/2014

Cooked this in our dutch oven last night and it turned out better than I expected. Surprisingly Easy for a weeknight side...The only thing I might do next time is just up the spices a bit.

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(2)

angie