Chicken and rice are one of our favorite food combinations. There’s just so many ways to prepare chicken and rice together, and they always go great together.
That’s why we have compiled this list of easy Chicken and Rice Recipes from GypsyPlate and around the internet.
You’ll find cozy soups and stews, hearty casseroles, delectable one skillet meals, fried rice recipes, and so much more on this chicken and rice recipes list.
Cook your way through all of these amazing chicken and rice recipes, some of them are sure to become your new favorites!
Chicken and Rice Recipes:
1. Jambalaya Soup
Jambalaya Soup! This hearty soup is boldly flavored with great Creole seasoning and is loaded with meats and veggies. It’s great on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker or instant pot.
2. Sesame Chicken and Rice Bowl
These Sesame Chicken and Rice Bowls are the easy answer to your weeknight Chinese food cravings. In less than half an hour, you can have your own, customizable dish that’s so much better than takeout.
They’re a breeze to make, and are a great meal prep option to prepare in bulk. You’ll just love these leftovers for lunch.
3. Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl
These Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls are the answer to all your wishes. Everybody loves teriyaki flavor, it’s probably the most beloved Japanese food outside Japan.
Tender juicy chicken, glistening in tasty sauce that’s sweet, savory, umami and so yum!
4. Chicken Jollof Rice
Jollof is one of our favorite rice recipes. This colorful and tasty one pot meal is a West African classic. Simple preparation, then in the oven it goes. Impress your guests with this easy and exotic treat!
This is the perfect chicken and rice recipe when you like it a little spicy.
5. Arroz con Pollo
Arroz con Pollo, meaning rice with chicken, is a popular staple in Caribbean kitchens. There are plenty of variations, but this one made using authentic Puerto Rico seasonings is our favorite.
This flavorful and hearty Arroz con Pollo recipe is a great family meal.
Get the Recipe @ simplydeliciousfood
6. Chicken Biryani
Indian Biryani will take your time and attention, but the end result is so so worth in every single morsel. Biryani is your favorite chicken curry buried under a mound of delicately spiced fluffy rice, all made in one pot.
This is one of the premier chicken and rice recipes.
Get the Recipe @ teaforturmeric
7. Jambalaya
Now here is Jambalaya, one of the famous dishes out of New Orleans. It’s loaded with shrimp, andouille and chicken, and has a great spicy kick!
8. Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
This chicken and broccoli casserole is made from scratch with simple, wholesome ingredients. The flavorful rice, vegetables, and chicken come together in a creamy sauce with a cheese topping. Easy deliciousness.
This comfort dish will be one of your favorite chicken and rice recipes.
Get the Recipe @ twopeasandtheirpod
9. One Pot Italian Chicken and Rice
This Italian Chicken and Rice is a great one pot meal. It gets a ton of flavors from veggies, sun dried tomatoes and olives. YUM!
10. Spicy Chicken Fried Rice
Sometimes you want it spicy, and if this is one of those times, here is the fried rice for you. In addition to the usual fried rice staples, it has a generous splash of sriracha to give it some kick.
Get the Recipe @ gimmesomeoven
11. Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup
Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup is super easy and delicious. It’s one of those comforting bowls of goodness you can enjoy all winter long.
Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
12. Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls
Chicken, rice, beans, cheese and all the burrito bowl toppings… all in one pot. How’s that for an easy Mexican night?
Get the Recipe @ number-2-pencil
13. Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a famous Italian rice preparation. Many find it intimidating, but you’ll be amazed how easy it is when following this recipe. Packed full of chicken and mushrooms, it’s a complete meal.
Get the Recipe @ recipetineats
14. Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Rice Soup
This Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Rice Soup is another wonderful rice soup. The avocado really takes this one over the top!
Get the Recipe @ halfbakedharvest
15. One Pan Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice
One of our favorite chicken and rice recipes, this Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice is a delicious, yet light, one pot meal. You’ll surely get compliments from your family!
Get the Recipe @ thechunkychef
16. Sheet Pan Chicken Fried Rice
Put away the wok, and heat up the oven, this sheet pan “fried” rice is your new weeknight best friend. It only takes 15 minutes and tastes fantastic!
17. Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad
This Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad loaded with chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and rice. It’s a great weeknight dinner, or side dish for pot lucks.
18. Chicken and Rice Casserole
This simple Chicken and Rice Casserole is creamy and cheesy, but also has healthy ingredients like lean chicken, Greek yogurt, brown rice and veggies. It’s a great way to disguise nutritious ingredients.
19. Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
Oyakodon is a popular Japanese rice bowl featuring a chicken that gets simmered with eggs and onions in a savory sauce.
It’s one of the most common variations of their “donburi”, or rice bowls.
Get the Recipe @ justonecookbook
20. One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice
One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice is about to be your new favorite easy peasy weeknight dinner! Made in one skillet, this recipe brings big, fresh flavor with plenty of herbs and bright lemon. You just might want to serve it at your next dinner party after trying these beautiful flavors!
Get the Recipe @ messinthekitchen
21. Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)
Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew) is a comfy cozy soup with tons of amazing flavors. It is Puerto Rico’s national soup.
It’s a one pot meal with chicken, rice and plenty of veggies. Perfect meal for a cold winter night, and absolute comfort food for your loved ones.
Get the Recipe @ salimaskitchen
22. Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bowls
We love bowl meals, and these Fiesta Chicken Rice Bowls are no exception.
They have a Tex Mex theme with corn, peppers and cilantro. Plus, they’re great meal prep.
Get the Recipe @ thegirlonbloor
23. Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup
Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup is a cozy, flavorful dish that you will love making in the winter.
It has nutrient-dense ingredients like turmeric, ginger, whole grain, and coconut, and it tastes divine.
Get the Recipe @ ambitiouskitchen
24. Chicken and Mushroom Clay Pot Rice
Chicken and Mushroom Clay Pot Rice recipe is total Chinese comfort food. It’s packed full of tender chicken and mushrooms, and is beautifully seasoned with a variety of Chinese sauces.
Get the Recipe @ thewoksoflife
25. Coconut Chicken with Rice and Green Beans
With this coconut chicken recipe, you can get carbs, protein, and vegetables all cooked together in one meal. It all gets cooked together with rich coconut milk and a hint of spice. Your family will be asking for it everyday once they try it!
26. One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Chicken and Rice Bake
This One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Chicken Rice Bake recipe is super simple and delicious. It’s made with chicken breast, long grain rice, beans, peppers and a rich, tasty tomato sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden and bubbling.
Get the Recipe @ halfbakedharvest
27. Chicken Kabsa
Kabsa is a wonderful Middle Eastern chicken and rice preparation. Saudi Arabia’s national dish, it’s has tons of earthy spices that combine for wonderful flavors.
28. Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are going to be one of your favorite chicken and rice recipes. They’re super easy, taste great, and are a kid friendly way to sneak in some veggies.
29. Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet
We love this Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet. It’s a creamy and comforting dish, that’s also budget friendly and easy to make. Put this one in your regular rotation!
Get the Recipe @ aspicyperspective
30. Chimichurri Chicken and Rice
Chimichurri is a famous herb based South American steak sauce, but it goes beautifully in a variety of dishes, including this chicken and rice recipe.
Once you try it, you’ll come back to it again and again.
So there you go, thirty great chicken and rice recipes for you to try. Don’t they all look delicious? Which ones will make their way into your regular rotation?
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30 Chicken and Rice Recipe Collection
This collection of easy Chicken and Rice Recipes has plenty of tasty dishes featuring your favorite protein and starch combo.
Ingredients
- chicken
- rice
- veggies
- seasonings
Instructions
- pick a recipe that looks good
- gather ingredients
- cook your new favorite chicken and rice recipe
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