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What to Make With Chicken and Rice

Chicken and rice is one of the most versatile ingredient combos in any kitchen. Whether you have fresh chicken breast or leftover rotisserie, these recipes turn two simple staples into complete dinners.

6 Easy Chicken and Rice Recipes

One-Pot Chicken & Rice

Everything cooks together — chicken thighs, rice, broth, and seasoning in one pot. Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.

35 minEasyServes 4

Chicken Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried with diced chicken, scrambled egg, soy sauce, and whatever vegetables you have.

15 minEasyServes 3

Chicken & Rice Soup

Classic comfort food. Chicken, rice, carrots, celery, and herbs simmered until tender.

40 minEasyServes 6

Burrito Bowls

Seasoned chicken over cilantro-lime rice with beans, corn, salsa, and sour cream.

25 minEasyServes 4

Chicken Rice Casserole

Creamy baked casserole with chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheese. Family comfort food.

45 minEasyServes 6

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Glazed chicken thighs with homemade teriyaki sauce over steamed rice.

20 minEasyServes 3

Tips for Cooking With Chicken and Rice

  • Use day-old rice for fried rice — freshly cooked rice is too moist and will get mushy.
  • Pound chicken breast to even thickness for faster, more even cooking.
  • Season rice cooking water with chicken broth instead of plain water for extra flavor.
  • Leftover rotisserie chicken works in any of these recipes and saves 20+ minutes.

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