Baked Ranch Rice Recipe – effortless to make and packed full of amazing flavor! White rice, butter, ranch dressing mix, and chicken broth. This goes with everything – chicken, pork, and steaks. One bite and this is sure to become a family favorite!
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Get ready to elevate your rice game with our delectable Ranch Rice! This simple yet flavor-packed dish takes the humble long-grain white rice to new heights. Rice, baked in chicken broth, ranch dressing mix, and butter. The result is a side dish that’s more than just rice – it’s a symphony of savory and herby flavors that elevate every meal. Creamy, comforting, and delicious, our Ranch Rice is a delightful addition to any table. Get ready to savor a side that turns the ordinary into extraordinary!
How to Make Baked Rice Casserole
This side dish is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Rince long grain white rice and spread it into the bottom of a 2-qt baking dish. Sprinkle the rice with ranch dressing mix. Add chicken broth and butter. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and stir the rice. Bake uncovered for an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to rinse the rice? Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and helps the grains remain separate. If you don’t rinse the rice, it may be sticky or gummy.
- I use long grain rice. Can substitute jasmine rice or basmati rice.
- Can I use brown rice? I am sure that you can, but I have not tried this recipe with brown rice, so I can not say what modifications need to be made.
- Brown rice requires more cooking liquid and takes longer to cook.
- I suggest low-sodium or no-salt chicken broth.
- Can substitute vegetable broth or beef broth.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- Variations/Additions:
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Sauteed onion
- Sliced mushrooms
- broccoli
- parmesan cheese
- Stir in some frozen green peas when you take the casserole out of the oven
- Add your favorite cooked protein to turn this into a main dish (chicken, bacon, pork, steak, shrimp)
- Is Ranch rice gluten-free? Yes! All of the ingredients in the recipe are gluten-free.
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
What to Serve with Baked Ranch Rice
We absolutely LOVE this recipe. I always have the ingredients on hand to whip up this recipe at a moment’s notice. This is the perfect side dish for holiday dinners, potluck dinners, or any weeknight meal.
We love to serve this alongside perfectly grilled chicken breasts, their juicy tenderness providing a delightful contrast to the creamy richness of the ranch-infused rice. Another delicious option is our Steakhouse Pork Chops, their flavorful char complementing the subtle tang of the dish. And for the ultimate indulgence, a perfectly cooked steak dinner, its bold flavors intertwining with the velvety goodness of the rice. No matter what you serve with this casserole, it is sure to be a hit!
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Baked Ranch Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2⅔ cups unsalted chicken broth
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add all the ingredients to the prepared pan.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil. Stir the rice and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
Notes:
- Do I have to rinse the rice? Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and helps the grains remain separate. If you don’t rinse the rice, it may be sticky or gummy.
- I use long grain rice. Can substitute jasmine rice or basmati rice.
- Can I use brown rice? I am sure that you can, but I have not tried this recipe with brown rice, so I can not say what modifications need to be made.
- Brown rice requires more cooking liquid and takes longer to cook.
- I suggest low-sodium or no-salt chicken broth.
- Can substitute vegetable broth or beef broth.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- Variations/Additions:
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Sauteed onion
- Sliced mushrooms
- broccoli
- parmesan cheese
- Stir in some frozen green peas when you take the casserole out of the oven
- Add your favorite cooked protein to turn this into a main dish (chicken, bacon, pork, steak, shrimp)
- Is Ranch rice gluten-free? Yes! All of the ingredients in the recipe are gluten-free.
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
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Can you use minute rice instead. ?
This recipe is for regular long-grain rice, not minute rice
Could this be done on the stove top?
Probably. I haven’t tested this recipe on the stovetop, so I can not say how to modify the recipe.
I’m gonna give it a shot, and I will report back. 🙂
Please do!
Made this tonight. After 30 minutes took it out, put in broccoli, mushrooms, and cheese. It was so good! I must confess my daughter makes all of the spice mixes for us as I can’t smell. (Born with no sense of smell) But I can taste! WOW!! So it was Ranch with a twist!
I’d like to substitute riced cauliflower for the rice. How much cauliflower should I use? Certainly more than a cup?
Cauliflower is not a substitute for real uncooked rice. This recipe would have to be completely reformulated if you use cauliflower.
Can you make this in the insta pot?
I am sure that you can. I have not made this in the pressure cooker, so I can not give any guidance on cooking times, etc.
Can you use ranch dressing in the bottle for the ranch mix
NO
LOL! Silly question…NO ☝️
Love All your recipes! Thank you for sharing this!
This sounds great! I will be making this tonight. We love rice in this house and who doesn’t love all things ranch!!! 😋