Food and Recipes Dish Casserole Our Favorite Rice Bake Recipes for When We Need a Little Comfort By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Rice, a Southern staple, comes in handy when making casseroles or baked dishes that take are quick and easy. This starch forms a solid base for some of our favorite dishes, adding heft and making an all-in-one meal shockingly easy to pull off. Our Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole is the healthier dinner option your family will love; Jessica Harris' Red Rice packs lots of big flavors into one casserole dish. And we have a feeling that our Chicken-and-Collards Pilau will be a new staple in your repertoire. Rice is a Southern never-fail staple that can be used in countless ways to create quick and easy meals, fancy and intricate dishes, and everything in between. You can make it creamy, spicy, crispy or sweet—there's just no end to its versatility. We can't help but love it. That's why it also comes in handy when making casseroles or baked dishes that take less clean-up and, often, less time. Here are some baked rice recipes that we are simply loving right now. 01 of 12 Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Using fresh ingredients is the trick to taking this dish to the next level, with only sacrificing a little more time, while crispy panko gives a yummy crunch! 02 of 12 Creamy Artichoke, Kale, and Rice Gratin Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Creamy Artichoke, Kale, and Rice Gratin Spinach-artichoke dip, but make it with kale and make it dinner. 03 of 12 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart Stayner Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole This dish is perfect for the holidays (or anytime!). You can make it ahead and freeze for up to one month, or prepare it in charming individual ramikens. The toasted almonds on top give a warm touch to finish it off. 04 of 12 Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole Iain Bagwell Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole This ain't your mama's chicken casserole. This chicken, mushroom, and sage baked casserole has a unique flavor from fresh mushrooms, chopped shallots and garlic. Sage adds warmth to the dish, while a bit of sherry gives a distinctive, nutty and sweet flavor. 05 of 12 Chicken-and-Collards Pilau Greg Dupree Recipe: Chicken-and-Collards Pilau Throwing some rice, chicken and collards together? Can't get more Southern than that. This savory one-pot meal is full of tasty ingredients like quick-cooking basmati rice, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, collard greens, and Cajun smoked sausage. 06 of 12 Okra and Rice Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Okra and Rice Casserole Although okra is downright delicious deep-fried, it's more versatile than given credit for. This baked dish is easy to make, but it features a huge amount of flavor from tender sautéed okra, sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs. 07 of 12 Jessica Harris' Red Rice Victor Protasio, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Jessica Harris' Red Rice With tomato, bacon, and green bell peppers, this rice bake is full of dynamic flavors. 08 of 12 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Chicken and wild rice work together to turn this one-skillet dish into a full meal. 09 of 12 Wild Rice-and-Greens Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Wild Rice-and-Greens Casserole This versatile dish can be made with your favorite green, whether it be kale, collards or spinach; but we prefer chopped kale, as it gives a great texture. Added plus: you get your casserole fix with the benefit of a superfood ingredient! 10 of 12 Cajun Shrimp Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Casserole This hearty seafood casserole is filled with fresh shrimp, cheese and rice (and a little white wine!). Fresh okra, crunchy bell peppers, and a healthy dose of cayenne pepper give it a spicy Cajun flair. 11 of 12 Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole tifs Recipe: Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole Change up your weeknight routine with this ever-so-spicy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole. 12 of 12 Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole This simple, healthier casserole uses microwavable rice as its starch. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit