18 Delicious Rice Recipes For Easy Dinners Sure To Please

Discover 18 mouthwatering rice recipes that are perfect for easy dinners. These dishes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients to make your meals both simple and delicious. Whether you prefer savory, spicy, or comforting, there’s a rice recipe here for everyone to enjoy.

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

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This mushroom risotto with peas is a culinary delight that boasts an irresistibly creamy texture and decadent richness, all achieved without the need for any dairy products! Picture a dish that is not only rich and comforting but also brimming with an abundant umami flavor profile that tantalizes your taste buds with each and every bite. It’s a symphony of flavors that comes together to create a truly satisfying dining experience.
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Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole

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Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole is a delightful dish bursting with bold flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The harmonious blend of Cajun spices creates a comforting warmth, while the combination of fresh seafood and aromatic rice offers a rich and fulfilling experience. With its spicy kick and hearty texture, this casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Cheesy Enchilada Rice

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This delectable Cheesy Enchilada Rice is a delightful combination of tender rice infused with rich, cheesy flavors and zesty enchilada sauce. It makes for a fantastic and convenient side dish or a satisfying main meal. Whether cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot, it’s a versatile and delicious option that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican cuisine.

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Lemon Chicken & Rice Bake

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Whip up this one-pan wonder made from scratch with fresh ingredients. It’s a crowd-pleasing feast all in a pan.

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One Pot Chicken And Rice Soup

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This hearty one-pot wonder, brimming with tender rotisserie chicken and a vibrant medley of vegetables, is enveloped in a rich and creamy rice soup. It’s the ultimate comfort food to warm your senses on a chilly evening.

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Lemon Shrimp Risotto

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This no-stir Risotto recipe makes a creamy risotto with lemon, shrimp, and veggies bursting with flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.

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Chicken and Rice

This comforting chicken and rice dish is a breeze to make in one pot, featuring tender, seasoned chicken and fluffy, flavorful rice.

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Best Ever Fried Rice

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Restaurant-worthy in 20 minutes! This easy homemade fried rice with egg is a flavor bomb on a plate.

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Chicken Carrot and Wild Rice Soup

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Indulge in a rich and comforting Chicken, Carrot, and Wild Rice Soup, effortlessly prepared in just one pot! This satisfying and hearty soup is packed with tender chicken, a variety of vegetables, and nutty wild rice, all blended in a creamy and comforting broth that’s sure to warm your senses.

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Chicken and Yellow Rice

This delicious Chicken and Yellow Rice recipe offers an easy one-pot meal solution, ideal for making the most of any leftover chicken.

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Hamburger and Rice

This Homestyle Hamburger and Rice Skillet is a quick and easy weeknight dinner packed with flavor and comfort.

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Mushroom Rice Pilaf

This rice dish is your weeknight savior! Packed with savory mushrooms, it’s the perfect side dish ready in a flash.

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Weeknight Paella

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Craving a taste of Spain? This Weeknight Paella delivers big flavor in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!

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Salmon and Pea Risotto

This easy risotto features tender salmon, and vibrant peas simmered together for a quick and flavorful meal.

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Vegan Fried Rice

Craving takeout flavors? Skip delivery! This veggie-packed fried rice is stir-fried to perfection with a savory sauce in just 30 minutes.

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Italian Style Rice

Craving comfort food with a twist? This combines roasted vegetables and fluffy rice with a burst of Italian flavors. Enjoy it as a vegetarian main course or a flavorful side dish.

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Chicken Plov

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This flavorful rice dish layers tender chicken with fluffy rice, all simmered together in a fragrant broth. Exotic spices, fruits, and nuts add a touch of magic to this traditional Uzbek creation.

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Classic Rice Pilaf

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Tired of plain white rice? This versatile Rice Pilaf takes center stage alongside chicken, fish, or any protein you choose. Packed with flavor, it’s a delicious upgrade to any meal.

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