Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice Recipe

This rice dish is a favorite on the menu at Texas Roadhouse. It is packed with flavor and makes the best side dish for lots of meals. Thanks to this simple copycat recipe, anyone can enjoy this at home. You don’t need to wait until you have time and money to go to your favorite restaurant.

It is just as delicious at home and you will save so much money. Rice is very inexpensive so this entire recipe is budget friendly. Try these other Texas Roadhouse favorites, Texas Roadhouse Roadkill Recipe, Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp, Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe and Texas Roadhouse Butter Recipe.

What is Texas Roadhouse Rice Made of?

This popular side dish consists of long grain white rice and a host of simple spices. Some of these include: paprika, garlic powder and red pepper flakes.

The red pepper flakes are optional but add a touch of heat. Some people like to add soy sauce but we prefer ours without. This rice is made with a fluffy texture and is seasoned perfectly with rich flavor.

Ingredients

• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Long-Grain White Rice – Rinse rice with cold water before adding to the skillet
• Small White Onion – Dice onion into small pieces. Chop onion ahead of time and learn How to Freeze Onion.
• Paprika – See Best Paprika Substitute if you are out
• Dried Chopped Parsley – If you have fresh parsley learn How to Dry Parsley in the Oven
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, see The Best Garlic Powder Substitute. Minced Garlic is an easy substitute
• Red Pepper Flakes – This is optional gives the rice a hint of spice
• Chicken Stock – Use chicken broth or water if you do not have chicken stock

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How to Make Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice

• Step 1 – Melt butter in a skillet. Place the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat to melt it.

• Step 2 – Sauté the Rice. Add the rice until it has browned. This will take about 4 to 6 minutes.

• Step 3 – Season the rice. Next, add the chopped onions and cook. Also, add the tablespoons of paprika, parsley, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Mix everything together until all the ingredients are well combined.

• Step 4 – Pour in the chicken broth. Mix the broth with the rice and bring the mixture to a boil. You will need to stir occasionally.

• Step 5 – Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 22-25 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 5 minutes cover to finish cooking.

• Step 6 – Fluff the rice after cooking. After about 30 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Garnish with salt and black pepper right before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Rinse Rice – It is very important to rinse the rice prior to cooking. You will need to continue to rinse the rice until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch which will help to make the rice fluffy. It also removes any debris in the rice.
• Adding Rice – Preheat skillet so that the butter melts and coats the pan before adding in the white rice. Add the rice and use a wooden spoon to stir the rice around until it has browned.
• Cooking Rice – After adding in the seasoning and broth, cover the rice to cook. I recommend stirring the rice mixture occasionally which prevents it from sticking to the pan.
• Serving Rice – Right before serving, fluff the rice with a fork. This is after it has rested so that it absorbs all the liquid.

Variations Ideas

• Spicy – If you prefer a hint of spice, add in extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce. You can even add in ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
• Brown Rice – Feel free to use brown rice to make this recipe. You may need to add about 10 minutes to your cooking time and more broth if using brown rice. You can also make this rice with Basmati Rice or Jasmine Rice Recipe.
• Vegan – If you prefer this copycat seasoned rice to made vegan, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
• Vegetables – Add in chopped vegetables such as peas, carrots or bell peppers for a delicious variation.

What to Serve with Seasoned Rice?

We love to serve this Seasoned Rice with Grilled Shrimp Recipe, Grilled Chicken Kabobs and Skillet Pork Chops. We have even made it with Oven Fried Chicken and Blackened Chicken.

It makes for an easy side dish recipe with just about any main dish recipe.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Storing – Refrigerate any leftover rice in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezing – Place the cool seasoned rice in a freezer-safe bag for 2-3 months. You can find more tips and tricks and learn how to freeze rice. We absolutely love this recipe and actually double it. It isn’t anymore work because you have all the ingredients out. You can enjoy a portion with dinner and freeze the rest for an easy side dish another night. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.
• Reheating – Place in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. You can also reheat on the stovetop over medium heat.