Chicken and rice make the perfect duo. They go together like peanut butter and jelly or noodles and cheese. Chicken is a lean protein that fills you up without the fat and calories of red meat. Rice is a rich source of carbohydrates, and it’s a nice alternative to pasta or potatoes. Both white and brown rice can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
When you combine grilled chicken with fluffy, warm rice, you get a delicious meal that will satisfy the whole family! Here are three piping hot chicken and rice recipes that you’ll want to try this year. They’ll warm you up and keep you full till morning!
One of the best parts about this dish is that everything is ready at the same time - and it uses ONE pan! This way, you can spend more time with your family and less time cleaning up.
To make this recipe, you’ll need to add all the ingredients to a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. This recipe calls for four large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, which you’ll want to put skin side up in the mixture and brush with melted butter.
Once this is complete, you’ll cook the casserole in the oven for about an hour and a half. To ensure the chicken turns golden brown, place it under the broiler for three to five minutes. You’ll have a delicious one-pan meal that feeds the whole family!
This recipe draws inspiration from Panera's chicken and rice soup, so if you’re a fan, you’ll love this dish! Start with the essentials - carrots, celery and onions. Saute them in butter until tender, then begin adding the other ingredients, including the chicken.
This recipe calls for one pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts. One pound goes far in this recipe! To bring out the flavor in the chicken, cook the chicken until golden brown and then add thyme and garlic until fragrant.
When the veggies are tender and the chicken is browned, you’ll add flour, broth and milk and bring it to a simmer. This will thicken the soup so that it turns hearty, creamy and flavorful - just like Panera’s chicken and rice soup!
This cozy chicken recipe calls for homemade condensed or Campbell’s soup, flavorful rice and a buttery, crispy Ritz cracker topping. It all blends together nicely, making it the perfect comfort food for the whole family.
Even better is that you can assemble this recipe in advance so that it’s ready to toss into the oven. Use two pounds of boneless skinless chicken or two cups of diced rotisserie chicken, then season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden brown, then add the rice, olive oil and chicken broth.
After cooking for several minutes, add the broccoli and remaining ingredients. You’ll then combine everything into a 9x13 casserole dish, top with cheese and bake in the oven. There’s a few steps to this meal, but once you make it, you’ll see that it’s fast, economical and a true crowd pleaser.
When you’re in the mood for a sizzling hot chicken and rice dish, visit one of the La Rosa Chicken and Grill locations. Not only do we have grilled and crispy chicken but also homemade rice pilaf. Choose an individual or family meal and pick your sides - a piece of buttery cornbread is also included!