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Dinner ideas with rice that the whole family will love. From soup to stir-fry there is a little bit of everything in this epic list.
Try one of these delicious dinners using rice. The classic pantry staple has never tasted so delicious!
Family Recipes with Rice
An old pro at making rice? Awesome! Let’s jump right in and choose one of these tasty recipes!
Thai Chicken Bowl
Full of delicious chicken and veggies and finished with a savory peanut sauce. Meal prep ahead for healthy & convenient dinners.
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Salmon with Rice
As close to a hands-free meal as you can get! While the salmon bakes, and rice is cooking on the stove, you're free to do what you need to.
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Chicken Burrito Bowls
Use this recipe to make copycat chipotle chicken burrito bowls at home. Just as flavorful as the original at a fraction of the price.
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Spanish Chicken and Rice
This is a simple one-pot meal made with veggies and chicken. Easiest clean up ever!
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Chicken & Rice Soup
This soup is packed full of flavor, so you'll want to double the recipe. Leftovers are easy to freeze so you can keep soup on hand for any night of the week.
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
Made in one skillet with simple ingredients, this is seriously one of the easiest recipes I've ever made!
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Chicken Burrito Bowl
Burrito bowls are an easy way to use up any spare leftovers you might have in your fridge and serve over rice. Plus, this salsa chicken recipe is a slow-cooker favorite.
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Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
This recipe is always a huge winner with kids. The sweet teriyaki sauce makes everything better, from chicken to veggies!
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Cajun Jambalaya
All the best Creole flavors and it comes together in about 30 minutes. That is a huge dinnertime win!
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New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
This stovetop meal is simple, but full of that New Orleans zest! Grab dry beans and rice, and get ready to be amazed at how delicious a two ingredients recipe can be.
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Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs
Chicken, rice made with a spicy-sweet honey sriracha sauce. Serve over rice, and with your favorite vegetables.
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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
While traditionally made with chicken and broccoli, this stir fry recipe will work with any fresh (or frozen) produce you have on hand.
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With these family-friendly rice recipes under your belt, you won’t get bored of rice for a long time.
Dinner Ideas with Rice
Dinner ideas with rice that the whole family will love. From soup to stir-fry there is a little bit of everything in this epic list.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 32- ounce containers low sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, from a rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until the veggies are soft, about 5 minutes
- Add the chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil. Add the rice and chicken meat, stir and cook over medium-low heat until the rice is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
- Kitchen Note: If using brown rice, you will need to cook for 45 minutes or until the rice is softened. Add the chicken in the final 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8.4mg | Sodium: 237.4mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 6.8g
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