Best 5 Chicken And Rice Recipes Easy Recipes

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Welcome to the world of quick and hassle-free cooking! This article is your ultimate guide to creating delicious chicken and rice recipes in a simplified and easy way. We have carefully handpicked a collection of recipes that cater to various tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this curated list of recipes will make your next meal preparation an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Get ready to delight your palate and impress your family and friends with mouthwatering chicken and rice dishes that are both convenient and incredibly flavorful.

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EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 white onion, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Two 8.8-ounce bags microwaveable white rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

ONE DISH CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE



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Chicken and rice paired with a creamy mushroom sauce bake together for a delicious one-dish meal that's easy to clean up.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium)
1 cup water*
¾ cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 each skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Mix soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with chicken. Season with additional paprika and pepper. Cover.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F 45 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 612 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

EASY AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is so easy to make. Just cover with foil and bake! This is really nice to make before going to church or even put in a slow cooker before work. Yum!

Provided by J. Saunders

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ⅞ cups water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Rinse chicken and pat dry; arrange chicken pieces on top of rice.
  • Mix soup and water together and pour over chicken and rice. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix on top. Cover and seal TIGHTLY with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 958.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN AND RICE



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Crunched for time? Consider this fast-to-fix chicken and rice bake from Doris Barb of El Dorado, Kansas. After popping it in the oven, you can toss together a salad and have dinner on the table in no time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup boiling water
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine rice and water. In a large bowl, combine the soups, soup mix and peas; stir into rice mixture. Spread over chicken. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with parsley. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1080mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

EASY CHICKEN WITH RICE



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You can make a big deal out of chicken with rice -- at its zenith, it becomes paella -- but it is a dish that takes well to short cuts. And even at its simplest, it's a crowd-pleaser. For fast weeknight meals, I strip chicken and rice to its essentials: oil, onion, chicken and rice. Stock makes the best cooking liquid, but water works almost as well, because as it simmers with the chicken they combine to produce a flavorful broth. To reduce greasiness, I remove the skin from the chicken before cooking it. (In a moist dish like this one, the skin is not especially appetizing anyway.) You can easily vary this dish by using any stock instead of water; by substituting another grain, like pearled barley, for the rice; by sautéing or roasting the chicken separately and combining it with the rice at the last minute; by adding sausage or shellfish, like shrimp, along with the chicken, or, most excitingly, by adding strips of red pepper, pitted olives, capers, chopped tomatoes or shelled peas to the initial onion mix.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weeknight, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, about 8 ounces, peeled and sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chicken, cut up into serving pieces
1 1/2 cups white rice
Pinch saffron, optional
Freshly minced parsley or cilantro for garnish
Lemon or lime wedges

Steps:

  • Set 3 cups of water to boil. Place olive oil in a large skillet that can be covered, and turn heat to medium-high. Add onions and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and become translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skin from chicken.
  • Add rice to onions; stir until each grain glistens; sprinkle with saffron, and stir. Nestle chicken in rice, add a little more salt and pepper and pour in the boiling water. Turn heat to medium-low, and cover.
  • Cook 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed and chicken is cooked through. (You can keep this warm over a very low flame for another 15 minutes; it will retain its heat for 15 minutes beyond that.) Garnish and serve with lemon or lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 578 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, organic chicken and rice, as well as flavorful vegetables and herbs. If you are using frozen chicken, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Season the chicken and rice well. Salt, pepper, and garlic are a good starting point, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste. Rub the seasonings all over the chicken and rice so that they are evenly distributed.
  • Cook the chicken and rice until it is tender. The chicken should be cooked through and the rice should be fluffy. If you are using a rice cooker, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If you are cooking the chicken and rice on the stovetop, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the rice light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Chicken and rice is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many different ways to make chicken and rice, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste and budget. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, chicken and rice is a great option. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give one of these chicken and rice recipes a try.

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