Versatile and easy to make, rice is a must-have pantry item! From casseroles to soups to the main dish, recipes made with rice are some of our favorite go-to dinners. Dry white rice has a shelf life of up to two years and brown rice can be kept for up to 6 months. This pantry staple is an easy addition to a weeknight meal or as a tasty side dish for company. Check out these recipes made with rice to add to your menu!
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Breast with Southwest Yellow Rice Salad
“This dish so, so easy to prepare and can be served hot or cold. Little heat to salad but very bold taste! I make my rice the night before so all I have to do while chicken is resting is mix salad.” – Barbara
Cabbage Roll Casserole
“Cabbage Roll Casserole is an easy family favorite. It combines all the delicious flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls with a lot less time and effort. This delectable casserole makes eight healthy servings and leftovers heat perfectly in the microwave.” – Beth
Savory Risotto
“My grandma used to make risotto all the time, and we all loved it. So when I get a chance to make it, I try to put my own spin on it. My family loves this savory risotto.” – Luana
Broccoli and Rice Casserole
“This is my version because I like spicy.” – Rose
Buffalo Style Chicken and Rice Soup
“This healthy and hearty soup combines the same great flavors of Frank’s brand hot wings served with carrots and celery with blue cheese dressing (optional). But, this is a less guilty, less messy recipe that you eat with a spoon. It’s a cross between Buffalo chicken chili and vegetable & wild rice soup.” – Julie
Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice
“A hibachi style chicken fried rice with plenty of butter and garlic!” – Kevin
Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Creamy Risotto
“With this recipe, I’ve found it is much easier to cook when you have a helper! That way they can cook the chicken and the other person can start assembling everything else.” – Christi
Mom’s Chicken Scratch
“This is a family favorite! My mom made this for me as a kid and I loved it. It’s similar to a pot pie but without the veggies. I think its best to season the chicken to your own liking or just leave it plain. Using flavored rice gives this dish an outstanding flavor along with the flaky buttery breading baked on top.” – Whitney
Maw-Maw’s True Louisiana Cajun Dirty Rice
“My family is Cajun, my grandparents spoke Cajun French as well as English, for every holiday my Maw-Maw made dirty rice, and then my mom and her sisters took that over when my Maw-Maw was gone. Now each year I cook with my mom to perfect the dirty rice mojo. It is delicious and flavorful. It is the essence of Cajun cuisine. It doesn’t have to be spicy to be Cajun, but you can sure add some heat if you would like.” – Stacey
Italian Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers
“I am the only person in my household that likes stuffed peppers. I had some tomato sauce left that had onions, red and green peppers. I also had homemade hot sausage links that had been cooked in the sauce. Add to that a couple of very large green peppers in the fridge, I came up with this recipe to use that flavorful sauce!” – Enro
Lindsay’s Cheesey Broccoli & Chicken Casserole With Crunchy Topping
“I’ve always found chicken casseroles that I like, but never have loved. So, one day I was looking through some chicken casserole recipes & combined ingredients from different ones, as well as took some ingredients out & added some of my own. WE LOVE IT! Hope you do too!” – Lindsay
Eggplant Rice Dressing
“Eggplant Rice dressing is a side dish staple. Adding eggplant to simple rice dressing kicks it up a notch, it adds flavor and moisture to the dish.” – Debbie
Connie’s Pork Chops Over Rice
“This recipe has been in my family for at least forty-five years. I have no idea where it originated. It’s easy to prepare, has few ingredients, and the rice is so yummy. Great with a salad and green veggie.” – Connie
Easy Healthy Inside-Out Burrito
“Homemade burrito guts! Super easy and quick. My husband went back for seconds, then thirds!” – Amanda A.
Fiesta Casserole
“This can be made with ground beef, ground chicken, or turkey. Great served with your favorite chips, tortillas, or Fritos (my kids’ fave).” – mary
Chinese-Style Hamburger Casserole
“This was one of mamma’s recipes! And one of our favorite wholesome meals growing up.” – Shelley
Cheddar Cheese Risotto
“Takes some time, but worth it. This dish will serve 2 if used as a main dish. I prefer to serve it as a side dish. If I use it as a main dish, I like to pair it with a green salad.” – Melanie
Cheesy Green Chile Chicken Crock Pot Enchiladas
“These enchiladas are hearty, filling and the perfect apres’ football game dinner. Fall in Alaska can be cold and windy, and we are always wanting something hot and comforting to combat the chill in the air. These little babies are the perfect partner for a brisk fall day!” – Stefanie
Creamy Stovetop Rice Pudding
“This is a lovely creamy rice pudding that is very simple to make. It is the best rice pudding I’ve ever tasted.” – Connie
Bayou Breakfast
“Good eating! Make you some good ole fashion biscuits to go with it and you got yourself a meal.” – Robert
Greek Spinach & Rice “Spanakorizo”
“This is a nutritious & tasty dish. Quick & easy to make too. Considered a main course with Feta cheese or without (during Lent) which many Greeks follow. Could also be served as a side dish with fish or small beef burgers. Traditionally served with lemon. In northern parts of Greece, it is also cooked with chopped tomatoes. The leeks and white wine are my touches to the traditional “Spanakorizo.” This dish is just as delicious served hot, warm, or at room temperature.” – Maria
Curried Rice With Roasted Veggies
“This vegan rice dish is inspired by a traditional Indian meal, Biryani, which is traditionally is made with meat and yogurt.” – Shika