Texas Roadhouse Rice

Re-create those classic restaurant flavors at home with our copycat Texas Roadhouse Rice recipe! Flavored with smoky paprika, chicken stock and onion this fluffy, tender, intensely savory seasoned rice recipe is sure to become your new go-to side dish!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfectly cooked rice every time, with plenty of bold, smoky flavors – you don’t need to go out to a branch of Texas Roadhouse for perfect restaurant-quality rice every time!
• This pilaf rice has a bit of a kick to it, but you can control the heat depending on how much red pepper flakes you use.
• The flavor is so versatile! This seasoned rice would go great with our Pan Seared Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce, Roasted Cauliflower Steaks or our Mock Chicken Legs.

Chef’s Tips

• Don’t be tempted to switch out the long-grain white rice for another type, as different rice absorb liquids at different rates. Also, don’t skip on rinsing the rice or the excess starch will leave you with sticky, gluey rice, not what we’re going for here!
• Room temperature rice can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, so cool any leftovers down as quickly as possible before refrigerating. Leftover rice should be consumed within 3 days, and heated through properly before eating.
• This rice recipe is naturally gluten free, just make sure there is not any gluten in any anti-caking agents that might be in your garlic power. You can make this dish vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken, and dairy free / vegan by also subbing out the butter for oil or a plant-based alternative.

More Easy Copycat Recipes

• Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe
• Copycat Texas Roadhouse Green Beans Recipe
• Herb Crusted Chicken (Texas Roadhouse)
• Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe
• Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe with Jack Cheese
• Texas Roadhouse Ranch Dressing Recipe

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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rice Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 35 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 50 minutes minutes

This spicy, smoky Copycat Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice recipe is the ultimate side dish – perfectly cooked rice every single time with that familar restaurant-quality flavor!

Cheryl Malik

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
• ▢ ½ cup butter
• ▢ 1 medium onion diced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons paprika
• ▢ 1 tablespoons garlic powder
• ▢ 2 tablespoons dried parsley or ¼ cup fresh chopped
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for a little heat
• ▢ 4 ½ cups chicken stock or broth
• ▢ ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ▢ salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions 

• Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Let it drain.
• In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it is foamy.
• Add the drained rice and sauté, stirring often, for about 5-7 minutes until the grains turn lightly golden.
• Add the diced onion, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
• Pour in the chicken stock and soy sauce. Stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 22-25 minutes (or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender).
• Turn off the heat, keep covered and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork, then season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve hot.

Notes

Safety first: Room temperature rice can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, so cool any leftovers down as quickly as possible before refrigerating. Leftover rice should be consumed within 3 days, and heated through properly before eating.

Special diets: This rice recipe is naturally gluten free, just make sure there is not any gluten in any anti-caking agents that might be in your garlic power. You can make this dish vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken, and dairy free / vegan by also subbing out the butter for oil or a plant-based alternative.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 678kcal | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 91g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Net Carbs: 88g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1158mg | Potassium: 626mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik