Fluffy Italian rice cooked in chicken broth and then tossed with warm butter and generous herbs makes a terrific side dish for any meal.
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
2cupsJasmine rice
4cupschicken stock or broth
1½teaspoonschopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1½teaspoonschopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1½teaspoonschopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-2tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonkosher salt(be sure to reduce this amount if you are using a store-bought chicken broth)
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2tablespoonschopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
Combine the rice, chicken stock, and any DRIED herbs in a large saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
Simmer covered over low heat for 16 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the herbs, if using FRESH herbs.
Stir in a tablespoon or two of butter and fluff with a fork. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.