Chicken and Rice Recipes

Chicken and rice is the dinner most people can make with what is already in the kitchen. These versions go from a one-pan bake to a 25-minute fried rice.

Chicken Fried Rice

25 min · serves 4

Cold rice fries instead of steaming, which is why leftovers make the best version.

Under 30 min · Cheap · Family · One pot

One-Pan Chicken & Rice

45 min · serves 4

The rice cooks in the chicken drippings, so there is only one pan to wash.

One pot · Family · Cheap

Greek Chicken Bowls

30 min · serves 4

The quick tzatziki is just grated cucumber and yogurt.

Healthy

The one tip

For fried rice, cook the rice a day ahead or spread fresh rice on a tray to cool and dry for 20 minutes.

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Questions people ask

What can I make with chicken and rice tonight?

Quick options: Chicken Fried Rice, One-Pan Chicken & Rice, Greek Chicken Bowls. Each is on this page with a full recipe and a serving scaler.

Any tips for cooking chicken and rice?

For fried rice, cook the rice a day ahead or spread fresh rice on a tray to cool and dry for 20 minutes.