Chicken and rice is a classic dish that is both easy to make and delicious to eat. It is a great meal for busy weeknights or for a casual weekend lunch or dinner. The possibilities are endless when it comes to cooking chicken and rice, but there are a few simple tips that will help you achieve the best results. In this article, we will share our top tips for cooking the perfect chicken and rice dish, as well as a few of our favorite recipes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.
Provided by B's Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
EASY CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE
Delicious for the whole family!
Provided by KVines3
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread rice into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over the rice; season with black pepper and salt. Arrange chicken breast halves evenly atop the rice and cheese layers. Dot chicken breasts evenly with rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup. Pour 3 cups water over the chicken and finish by sprinkling onion soup mix evenly over everything.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Check rice for doneness; if water is already completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup more water to keep mixture moist. Continue baking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5 calories, Carbohydrate 89.9 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 2217.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
EASY CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE
Easy to make chicken and yellow rice, served just like at your local Spanish restaurant.
Provided by Noty661
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Bring water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and bell pepper; simmer over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pour remaining broth into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Stir rice, plus the included seasoning packet, and olive oil into broth. Arrange chicken breast over rice and season with black pepper and poultry seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1205.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
EASY CHICKEN FAJITA RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, olive oil, long grain rice, chicken broth, chicken tender, tomato, cilantro, cheese, lime wedge
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine spices to make fajita seasoning, or use store-bought.
- In a large bowl, combine, onion, peppers, and chicken.
- Add oil and seasoning, and mix until seasoning is fully incorporated.
- In a casserole dish, add rice and chicken broth. Then lay down all veggies and chicken.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 50-55 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
- Serve with tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 5 grams
EASY CHICKEN-MUSHROOM AND RICE CASSEROLE
This is so easy to put together just mix all ingredients then bake, it's a great recipe to use leftover chicken or even turkey, you can either top the casserole with crushed cornflakes or sprinkle shredded cheese on the last 5 minutes of baking. Prep time does not include cooking the rice of chicken.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl stir all ingredients together (except the shredded cheese or cornflake crumbs) mix well to combine, then season with salt and black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using).
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese then cornflake crumbs.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly (if topping with shredded cheese, add on the last 5 minutes of baking).
TOO EASY CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
A delicious one dish meal that is full of flavor and will be cooked in less than 1 hour. The only prep time is for 2 cups of water to boil; and make sure the chicken is thawed if previously frozen. I got this recipe from my Brand Named Best Loved Casseroles book, in the "Dinner in Minutes" chapter.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and boil water.
- In a 13x9 casserole dish, combine rice and contents of seasoning packet; add boiling water to dish and mix well.
- Add chicken, sprinkle with garlic powder; cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cheese; cover and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
EASY CHEESY FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE
I came up with this recipe one night while submerged in the depths of a fajita craving. I serve it over white rice with the cheese blend melted down over top. Sometimes I spice things up with a dollop of sour cream; as it melts down over the hot chicken and rice it makes the juice all creamy and delicious.
Provided by Erin0583
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rough chop onion.
- Sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent, remove from heat.
- Cook chicken breast over medium heat until mostly done, remove from heat and allow to cool until it can be comfortably handled.
- Shred chicken.
- Add chicken and onion back to pan.
- Mix seasoning packet in 3/4 to 1 cup of water.
- Pour over chicken and onion.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, until sauce reduces by about 1/3.
EASY SPICY CHICKEN AND RICE
This one is perfect for those nights when you don't have a lot of time to prepare.
Provided by CDICKSON
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes/chiles, soup, rice, salt and pepper. Mix well. If necessary, add a little water.
- Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce mixture over chicken. Cover and bake for about 45 minutes, until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1480.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
KATHY'S EASY CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE
Simple one-dish, make-ahead meal with stuff you can find in your pantry and freezer.
Provided by KathCook
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
- Mix the soup, milk, rice, and chile peppers into the casserole dish. Place chicken in the dish. Season with salt and pepper, and top with cheese.
- Bake covered 1 hour in the preheated oven. Mix in the peas. Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1149.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I've served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
EASY CHICKEN AND RICE WITH MUSHROOMS
This is a very simple dish to make and my husband just raves about it. It is tasty served with broccoli or a side salad.
Provided by Jennifer Bishop Hamm
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and milk; set aside.
- Place the mushrooms and half of the dry onion soup mix into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish along with the cooked rice. Pour in half of the condensed soup mixture, and stir until thoroughly combined. Even out the mushrooms in the baking dish, then place the chicken breasts on top. Cover with the remaining condensed soup mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining dry onion soup mix.
- Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the foil, and continue baking 15 minutes longer before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1702.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
EASY FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLINI
This veggie-packed fried rice calls for freshly-cooked broccolini, snow peas, edamame, and chicken, but feel free to substitute any quick-cooking or leftover vegetables you like.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Takeout at Home 22-Minute Meals Rice Chicken Garlic Egg Pea Soy Sauce Orange Juice Quick & Easy Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet or wok over high. Reserve about 2 Tbsp. sliced scallion greens; add remaining scallions to oil and cook, tossing occasionally, about 1 minute. Add chicken, 1 tsp. salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, then add broccolini and toss until incorporated. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and broccolini is tender, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in skillet over high. Add rice and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, toss to coat, then press rice into a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Move rice to one-half of skillet and add eggs to other half. Cook, stirring gently to form curds, until soft set and just cooked through, about 1 minute, then fold into rice.
- Fold in snow peas, edamame, soy sauce, and orange juice. Cook, tossing, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add chicken mixture and toss to combine. Divide among plates, then top with reserved 2 Tbsp. scallions. Drizzle with chili or sesame oil, if using.
EASY BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE IN THE DUTCH OVEN
This is another absolutely delicious and easy recipe for the dutch oven. We got the recipe out of the Lodge "Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101"-from Backyard to Backwoods. We loved it so much, that not only did we make it while camping last week, we also made it last night outside at home here. It's truly comfort food.
Provided by Holly Deshane
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat your dutch oven for about 10 minutes. Then spray with cooking spray. Use a 10 inch dutch oven for this recipe. assemble your ingredients
- 2. Pour the rice on the bottom of the dutch oven. Place the chicken over the rice, then sprinkle the onion soup mix over the chicken. Mix the mushroom soup mix, the broth and about 1 can of water together and mix. Pour this mixture over all. Cover the dutch oven and cook for at least an hour. You might need to cook it longer--the meat fell off the bone-so good!
- 3. Place 14 coals on the top of the oven and 7 underneath the oven. You might need to have some extra hot coals ready just in case you need them. as you can see, we loved the dinner so much that we devoured the whole thing. (Not too good for a girl on WW, but I just couldn't help myself.)
EASY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE HOT DISH
The original recipe was prepared by Amy Thielen, in the October issue of Food Network magazine. I have substituted some ingredients due to unavailability and high cost. Green onions for leeks, evaporated milk and water for whole milk, sour cream for fresh cream and Rice a Roni Long Grain & Wild Rice for natural wild rice. This substitution saves time.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Empty contents of Rice a Roni box, 2 tblsps. butter, seasoning packet,.
- 1 2/3 cup water, bay leaf and chicken broth base into large frying pan. Bring to a boil, stir and cover. Turn heat to low. Cook 25 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Pour into large bowl and cover. Set aside.
- Preheat oven 375*.
- In frying pan, heat 2 tblsp. butter. Add chopped green onions, celery, salt and pepper. Saute until slightly golden.
- Stir in flour, evaporated milk, water. Wisk until mixed and creamy, about five minutes. Take off heat.
- Add sour cream, thyme, nutmeg. Mix.
- Add vegetable cream, chicken, half of the cheese to bowl.
- Coat 9 X 13 pan with remaining butter. Pour rice chicken cheese mix into.
- pan. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes.
- Shake crackers in bag with olive oil.rack.
- Take out of oven, add crackers to the top. Bake 15 minutes until golden.
- Note: This dish can be baked without crackers. Then reheated with crackers on top, until hot and browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 124.3, Sodium 674.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 23.9
EASY LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE
I can throw this together quickly after work and still serve a satisfying dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder and lemon zest. Stir in broth and lemon juice until smooth; set aside. In a 3-cup microwave-safe dish, cook pepper and zucchini in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in broth mixture and rice. Cover; microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in chicken. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff rice. Cook 30-45 seconds, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
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
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
SO EASY ARROZ CON POLLO (SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE)
Make and share this So Easy Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish Chicken and Rice) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Chicken
Time 37m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large skillet sauté chicken onion and garlic in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add water and tomato; bring to a boil.
- Add the rice and seasoning package; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add peas and olives and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.
EASY FLUFFY RICE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
I've been making this recipe for years, and decided to post it here for safe keeping, because the recipe card is getting very tattered. It's one of a series of recipe cards I would get in the mail from General Mills, many years ago. I usually used chicken thighs ( I prefer the dark meat) but would have to extend the cooking time by about 15 minutes or so. My family loved it and I still make it on occassion.
Provided by arroz241_11561377
Categories Poultry
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix soup and milk together, reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture.
- Mix together, remaining soup, the rice,mushrooms (with their liquid) and 1/2 the onion soup mix.
- Pour mixture into ungreased 11x7" baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts on top.
- Pour reserved soup mixture over chicken and sprinkle with the rest of the dry onion soup mix.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, uncover, and bake for additional 15 minutes.
EASY CHICKEN AND RICE
This is very easy to make, with ingredients that you might usually have on hand. It gets its flavor from dry soup mix. Try it with some fresh, steamed vegetables.
Provided by Karen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken sections in the shortening for 2 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the rice and green bell pepper, if desired, and saute for 3 minutes, or until slightly browned. Add the soup mix and water and stir together well. Bring this to a boil, then add the chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 255.5 mg, Fat 57.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 65.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 271.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
MY FAVORITE SUPER EASY CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
I got this from Epicurious.com but I think it was originally from Gourmet Feb 1999. It's so easy, it's probably the only recipe I've actually memorized. And it's so delicious, I'll make this at least once a week. It freezes well too. I've frozen it for a few months and it came out great. I've used chicken breasts as an easy, healthy way to add the chicken, but the best chicken to use is left over roasted chicken from the store.
Provided by CulinarilyChallnged
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine onion, celery, carrots, chicken, rice, parsley, and salt in a 6-quart pot. Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer, skimming off fat as needed, for one hour.
- Transfer chicken to a colander. When cool enough to handle, remove meat; discard skin and bones. Coarsely shred chicken and return to soup. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper or to taste. Reheat if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 1265.8, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh chicken, vegetables, and rice will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much chicken or rice to the pan, it will not cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken and rice in a flavorful broth. This will add extra flavor to the dish.
- Simmer the chicken and rice until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. This will take about 20 minutes.
- Add vegetables to the dish for a healthy and colorful meal. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and broccoli.
- Serve the chicken and rice with your favorite sides. Some popular options include gravy, vegetables, or salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken and rice dish that is bursting with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table.
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