Skip to content

Top Navigation

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Food and Recipes
  • Culture and Lifestyle
  • Style
  • Holidays & Occasions
  • Home
  • Gardening Ideas
  • News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Southern Living

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Explore

    Explore

    • The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      Here are the haircuts you'll be seeing everywhere this year. Read More
    • How To Season A Cast-Iron Skillet

      How To Season A Cast-Iron Skillet

      Learn how to season this Southern kitchen staple in five easy steps. Read More
    • 50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      Not sure what to write in a thank you card? Here's how to show your gratitude with a handwritten note. Read More
  • Food and Recipes

    Food and Recipes

    See All Food and Recipes
    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    It’s not all in the senses, but they sure can help.
    • Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Dinner
    • Kitchen Assistant
    • Casserole
    • Holiday and Occasion Food
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Healthy and Light
    • Side Dishes
    • Party Food and Drink
    • Appetizers
    • Meat
    • Breakfast
    • BBQ
    • Drinks
    • What's Cooking
  • Culture and Lifestyle

    Culture and Lifestyle

    See All Culture and Lifestyle
    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    Let your besties know how much they mean to you with these unique nicknames.
    • Quotes and Sayings
    • Biscuits and Jam Podcast
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Healthy Living
    • Coastal Living
  • Style

    Style

    See All Style
    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The beginning of a new year often has us all feeling like starting off fresh by taking on better habits, getting rid of old ones, and—most commonly—changing up our look. While others are hitting the squats and going into the salon for a pixie cut, why not start slow and steady with a cozy winter manicure in a color that feels new to you? It takes only a little courage to step outside your usual OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Essie Bordeaux, which is all you need to kick 2022 off on a fanciful foot.  From new wintry takes on classic dark nail colors to unique pops of color that'll have you feeling the opposite of boring, these are the best nail colors to try this January and tick off all the way into spring. 
    • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Fashion
    • Short Hairstyles
    • Nails
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Skincare
    • Long Hairstyles
  • Holidays & Occasions

    Holidays & Occasions

    See All Holidays & Occasions
    • Thanksgiving
    • Gifts
    • Christmas
    • Mother's Day
    • Hanukkah
    • New Year's
    • Easter
    • Mardi Gras
    • 4th of July
    • Weddings
  • Home

    Home

    See All Home
    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    There's no denying how the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including how we live (and work) inside our homes. An overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles. We're turning away from big-box stores and toward vintage items—first, out of necessity due to supply-chain issues, and now, for design reasons—to add charm and character to every room in the house, including the kitchen. Here, interior designers from around the South share their predictions for what's trending in kitchen design for 2022 and beyond.
    • Home Decor Ideas
    • Idea Houses
    • Kitchen Design
    • Before & After Photos
    • Bathroom Design
    • Curb Appeal
    • Bedroom Design
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Color Palettes & Paint
    • House Plans & Builders
    • Inspired Communities
  • Gardening Ideas

    Gardening Ideas

    See All Gardening Ideas
    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    Plus a few strategies for keeping them out-of-doors
    • Container Gardening
    • Gardening Flowers
    • Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Gardens
    • Garden Pests
    • Plant Guides A-Z
    • Indoor Plants
    • Fall Plants
    • Landscaping Ideas
    • The Grumpy Gardener
  • News

    News

    See All News
    • Celebrities
    • Local News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Southern Living
  2. Food and Recipes
  3. Dinner
  4. 24 One-Pot Meals for Rice Lovers

24 One-Pot Meals for Rice Lovers

Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Mary Shannon Wells Updated April 12, 2021
Skip gallery slides
FB
Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole
Credit: Hector Sanchez

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 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? It's the 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.

Start Slideshow

1 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice
Credit: Alison Miksch

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.

1 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken Bog

Chicken Bog
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Chicken Bog

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

2 of 24

3 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

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.

3 of 24

Advertisement

4 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

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.

4 of 24

5 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms
Credit: Southern Living

Recipe: Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

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

5 of 24

6 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice

Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice

Your family will be coming back for seconds of this colorful and flavorful skillet dish. 

6 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

Chicken thighs are nestled into a bed of rice and vegetables, and dressed with honey-chile sauce.

7 of 24

8 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice

Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice

This Southern spin on fried rice makes the most of pantry and freezer staples. 

8 of 24

9 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice

Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Recipe: Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice

This dish gets its flavor from chicken sausage, paprika, cayenne pepper, and a poblano chile. 

9 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell

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.

10 of 24

11 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Credit: Southern Living

Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Everything we love about Louisiana cooking is in this dish, which isn't hard to prepare if you follow a few simple secrets. 

11 of 24

12 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Red Rice-Smoked Chicken Perloo

Ashleigh Shanti's Red Rice-Smoked Chicken Perloo
Credit: Peter Frank Edwards; Prop Styling: Kendra Surface; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Recipe: Red Rice-Smoked Chicken Perloo

Bacon, smoked chicken, white wine, smoked paprika, and plenty of bell peppers shine in this take on a classic. 

12 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Serve biscuits on the side to make this meal extra filling. 

13 of 24

14 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Oven-Baked Risotto with Ham, Leeks, and Peas

Oven-Baked Risotto with Ham, Leeks, and Peas
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Oven-Baked Risotto with Ham, Leeks, and Peas

Forget the constant stirring and stick this risotto recipe in the oven to bake. 

14 of 24

15 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

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

15 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole with Sausage
Credit: © Phoebe Lapine

Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage

Make sure to transfer the casserole to the broiler to get the cheesy topping crusty and browned.

16 of 24

17 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
Credit: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

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

17 of 24

18 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
Credit: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

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

18 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

This recipe is a riff on the old-school chicken-and-rice number. 

19 of 24

20 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice
Credit: Southern Living

Recipe: Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

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

20 of 24

21 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

Chicken Casserole D'Iberville
Credit: Southern Living

Recipe: Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

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

21 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

22 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya

Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
Credit: Southern Living

Recipe: Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya

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

22 of 24

23 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Creole Jambalaya

Creole Jambalaya

Recipe: Creole Jambalaya

This jambalaya recipe is packed with flavor. 

23 of 24

24 of 24

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

You can substitute any cruciferous vegetable and slice into even pieces in place of Brussels sprouts. 

24 of 24

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Mary Shannon Wells

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 24 Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice
    2 of 24 Chicken Bog
    3 of 24 Shrimp Fried Rice
    4 of 24 Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples
    5 of 24 Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms
    6 of 24 Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice
    7 of 24 One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice
    8 of 24 Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice
    9 of 24 Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice
    10 of 24 Chicken Fried Rice
    11 of 24 Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
    12 of 24 Red Rice-Smoked Chicken Perloo
    13 of 24 Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
    14 of 24 Oven-Baked Risotto with Ham, Leeks, and Peas
    15 of 24 Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken
    16 of 24 Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage
    17 of 24 Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
    18 of 24 Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
    19 of 24 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole
    20 of 24 Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice
    21 of 24 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville
    22 of 24 Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
    23 of 24 Creole Jambalaya
    24 of 24 Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

    Share & More

    Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print
    Southern Living

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • About Us
    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Books from Southern Living
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Follow Us
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    MeredithSouthern Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. Southern Living is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab All Rights Reserved. Southern Living may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Southern Living. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.southernliving.com

    Sign in

    View image

    24 One-Pot Meals for Rice Lovers
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.