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    Home » Roundups

    30 Easy Chicken And Rice Recipes And Dinner Ideas

    Published: May 26, 2024 · Modified: Oct 30, 2024 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    Chicken and rice is a classic combination and for good reason- it's versatile and perfect comfort food. We have a great variety of casseroles, soups and skillet dishes that are easy to put together and are always crowd pleasers. So the next time you need a dish that will satisfy try a Mexican chicken casserole, cabbage roll soup or a teriyaki chicken and rice casserole. These all have unique flavors that guarantee your family won't get tired of chicken and rice!

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    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs and Rice

    Photo Credit: Garlic And Zest

    This easy one-pan chicken thigh and rice recipe has lots of veggies and Mediterranean flavors. This dinner comes together in just 45 minutes for a wonderful family meal.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Thighs and Rice

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken & Rice Soup

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    This simple southwestern chicken and rice soup simmers in the slow cooker making a wonderful dinner. The soup is loaded with tender chicken and rice and a terrific southwestern flavor.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken & Rice Soup

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Rice

    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This easy family meal requires only a handful of simple ingredients. The tender chicken is perfectly paired with rice for a tasty complete dinner recipe.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Rice

    Spicy Cajun Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

    Photo Credit: Curry Trail

    This Spicy Cajun instant pot chicken and rice is packed with flavors and cooked in the instant pot. A super simple weeknight meal everyone will love.

    Get the recipe: Spicy Cajun Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

    No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole

    No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Simply Five Ingredients

    Flavorful, juicy chicken breasts on a bed of creamy rice. This easy one-dish no peek chicken recipe requires 5 minutes of hands-on time for a meal the whole family can enjoy!

    Get the recipe: No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Colombian Chicken Stew 

    Photo Credit: Cocina Republic

    This Colombian chicken stew is the perfect family-friendly meal and is full of wonderful aromatic flavors. It’s super easy to make and can be cooked to feed a crowd.

    Get the recipe: Colombian Chicken Stew 

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This  Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake recipe is super easy to make. Made without canned soup it is perfect for busy weeknight dinners to serve on the table in 35 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

    One Pot Chicken and Rice with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

    One Pot Chicken and Rice with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This one-pot recipe is a great weeknight dinner and offers a take on classic chicken rice casserole. Added Brussels sprouts, thyme, wine, and bacon bring flavors, crisp, and aroma filling the whole house.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Chicken and Rice with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon.

    One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice

    One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: This Home Kitchen

    This One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice features tender juicy perfectly seasoned chicken thighs nestled into creamy parmesan rice. It’s an easy one-pot comfort food you’ll want to make again and again.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice

    Chicken Kale White Bean Soup

    Chicken Kale White Bean Soup
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This Chicken Kale White Bean Soup Recipe is easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients to keep everyone happy it is the perfect balanced meal for the whole family.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Kale White Bean Soup

    Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice

    Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice recipe is super easy to make and packed full of flavor. Chicken breasts are cooked until juicy and served on top of a fluffy bed of lime-infused rice and tomatoes. 

    Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice

    One Pot Chicken and Rice

    One Pot Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Living Lou

    One pot chicken and rice is an easy weeknight dinner with rice, chicken thighs, carrots and peas. This family favorite is ready in 45 minutes.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Chicken and Rice

    Velveeta Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Velveeta Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Mamas On A Budget

    The combination of tender chicken, creamy Velveeta cheese, vitamin-rich broccoli, and fluffy rice. It is a delicious midweek meal the whole family will love.

    Get the recipe: Velveeta Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are a lighter version of a classic recipe. These stuffed peppers are easy to make and great for dinner meal prep.

    Get the recipe: Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

    Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah

    Have your favorite Asian-inspired takeout prepared in a different way: baked in a baking dish with assorted veggies and fried rice. Perfect for leftovers!

    Get the recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

    Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This hearty chicken and rice casserole is made with simple ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a cozy meal on a weeknight on a chilly day.

    Get the recipe: Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

    Photo Credit: Syrup and Biscuits

    This Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is packed full of cajun and Southern flavors. Super easy to make and a dish the whole family will love.

    Get the recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

    Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    Photo Credit: Savory With Soul

    This chicken and wild rice soup is so creamy and delicious. It is exactly what your family needs on chilly fall days or wintry cold evenings.

    Get the recipe: Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    Crock Pot Chicken Divan

    Photo Credit: Savory With Soul

    This crock pot chicken divan recipe is a classic comfort dish. Packed full of delicious flavors. Cooking it in the slow cooker makes it super simple.

    Get the recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Divan

    Oven Baked Chicken Fried Rice

    Oven Baked Chicken Fried Rice
    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    This oven baked chicken fried rice is the perfect family friendly meal. It is loaded with chicken, veggies and rice and bakes for a hands off dinner.

    Get the recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Fried Rice

    Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice

    Photo Credit: Modern Honey

    This cheesy Mexican Chicken and rice is made with green chilies, tomatoes, Mexican spices, rice, and cheese. An easy 30-minute dinner recipe!

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice

    Forgotten Chicken Casserole

    Photo Credit: The Cookin Chicks

    This Forgotten Chicken casserole is creamy and delicious. Chicken breasts, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and Lipton onion soup mix. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Forgotten Chicken Casserole

    Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup

    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight

    This Lemon chicken and rice soup is a flavorful soup that's made from just a few simple ingredients. Super easy to make and perfect for those chilly evenings.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup

    Jambalaya

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This Jambalaya is a classic one-pot recipe filled with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and rice. Super simple to make and tastes delicious as it is packed full of aromatic flavors.

    Get the recipe: Jambalaya

    One Pan Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Rice

    Photo Credit: Pumpkin N' Spice

    This One Pan Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Rice is a simple, oven-baked dish that’s ready in less than an hour. Hearty, comforting, and full of flavor, you have to try it!

    Get the recipe: One Pan Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Rice

    One Pot Lemon and Herb Chicken and Rice

    This One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is cozy, rich, and flavorful. The chicken and rice are cooked in one pot with creamy flavors of lemon, herb, and dill. Yum!

    Get the recipe: One Pot Lemon and Herb Chicken and Rice

    Pulled Buffalo Chicken and Rice

    Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

    This Pulled Buffalo Chicken and Rice is perfect for meal prep. With roasted garlic cauliflower it makes for such a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal.

    Get the recipe: Pulled Buffalo Chicken and Rice

    Mexican Chicken And Rice Casserole

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This Mexican Chicken And Rice Casserole is the perfect quick and easy comfort food meal. This casserole takes only 15 minutes to prep and bakes to perfection in 40 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken And Rice Casserole

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