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20 One-Pot Meals for Rice Lovers

By Mary Shannon Wells
July 03, 2019
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Rice is a staple in Southern kitchens because it’s easy to cook, quick to make, and extremely versatile. There are so many varieties of rice, so your dinner can take any flavorful direction. Whether you want Asian-inspired shrimp fried rice, Southwest chicken and rice bowls, creole seafood jambalaya, or Southern chicken bog, rice can transport your meal to any region. These recipes include delicious rice bakes, casseroles, and jambalaya dishes that will satisfy everyone at your table. And did we mention that all of these rice dishes are one-pot meals, which are best way for weeknight dinners, especially if you’re the one cleaning up afterward. Quick rice recipes like these are the easiest way to get dinner on the table. Since you already have a box of rice sitting in your pantry, put it to use with these rice recipes for dinner. No need for takeout—the easiest dinner options are here.
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Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

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Cajun smoked sausage and collard greens make this comforting dish undeniably Southern, and chicken, rice, and veggies make it a hearty dinner.

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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

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Recipe: Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

The easiest way to get Southwest flavor is with a one-dish recipe.

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Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

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Recipe: Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

We love any recipe that calls for a cast-iron skillet.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

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You might swap out this easy skillet casserole for the classic chicken-and-wild rice casserole recipe.

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Creole Seafood Jambalaya

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Recipe: Creole Seafood Jambalaya

New Orleans Chef John Besh has been cooking this classic creole dish for his family for years, and we’re lucky to have the recipe.

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Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

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Recipe: Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

This one-dish recipe provides, a protein, a starch, and a vegetable for a well-balanced meal.

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Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry

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Recipe: Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry

With this one-dish stir-fry, your family won’t miss takeout.

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Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

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Recipe: Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

This rice dish is on the table in 30 minutes for when you’re in a pinch.

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Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

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Recipe: Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

To be prepared for busier-than-expected nights, you can freeze this casserole unbaked for up to a month.

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Chicken Fried Rice

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Recipe: Easy Chicken Fried Rice

This homemade fried rice is ready in less than 30 minutes, so save the money you would’ve spent eating out.

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Chicken Bog

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Recipe: Chicken Bog

If you haven’t heard of chicken bog, get ready for the best Southern dinner you can make in 30 minutes.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

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Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice

Your kids will beg you to make this fried rice recipe all the time, and you won’t mind—it cooks in one pot in less than 30 minutes.

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Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

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Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

This sheet-pan supper has tons of texture and flavor from chicken sausage, fennel, and apples that are tossed with apple cider vinegar.

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Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

This hearty, comforting soup is what your family needs on a chilly night.

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Chicken, Shrimp, and Ham Jambalaya

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Recipe: Chicken, Shrimp, and Ham Jambalaya

With chicken, shrimp, ham, and multiple veggies, this jambalaya is hearty and filling.

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Chicken with Curried Rice

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Recipe: Chicken with Curried Rice

Apples are the surprise ingredient in this delicious curried dish.

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Ham Fried Rice

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Recipe: Ham Fried Rice

Chopped ham and bacon add Southern flair to this version of fried rice.

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Wild Rice-and-Chicken Bowl

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Recipe: Wild Rice-and-Chicken Bowl

Bowl recipes with rice and protein are an easy way to fill your family up on a weeknight.

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Island Chicken and Rice

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Recipe: Island Chicken and Rice

Fresh pineapple is a delicious garnish with this island-inspired dish.

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken and Rice

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Recipe: Sweet-and-Sour Chicken and Rice

You won’t have any leftovers of this delicious sweet and sour recipe.

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1 of 21 We Love These One-Pot Rice Recipes, and You Will, Too
2 of 21 Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
3 of 21 Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
4 of 21 Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken
5 of 21 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole
6 of 21 Creole Seafood Jambalaya
7 of 21 Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice
8 of 21 Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry
9 of 21 Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice
10 of 21 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville
11 of 21 Chicken Fried Rice
12 of 21 Chicken Bog
13 of 21 Shrimp Fried Rice
14 of 21 Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples
15 of 21 Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms
16 of 21 Chicken, Shrimp, and Ham Jambalaya
17 of 21 Chicken with Curried Rice
18 of 21 Ham Fried Rice
19 of 21 Wild Rice-and-Chicken Bowl
20 of 21 Island Chicken and Rice
21 of 21 Sweet-and-Sour Chicken and Rice

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