Looking for easy chicken and rice recipes you can make in 30 minutes or less? These quick meals combine tender chicken and fluffy Minute® Rice to help you get dinner on the table fast—without sacrificing flavor.
Chicken and rice are simple ingredients that make for a classic, tried and true combination. Together, these ingredients are key parts to a number of traditional meals and recipes from all over the world. Both chicken and rice are great staples to keep on hand, as they are versatile enough to take on the flavors of many different cuisines while simple enough to prepare in a pinch.
While simple on their own, the possibilities are endless with so many different flavors, cooking methods and recipes to enjoy chicken and rice. The best part is that many chicken and rice recipes are very easy to make at home, so they’re perfect to add to your busy weeknight meal rotation.
Preparing Chicken and Rice Meals
Chicken and rice are great ingredients to keep on hand to prepare simple, filling meals in minutes. While recipes can vary greatly from complex to straightforward, there are a few key things to keep in mind to ensure you can enjoy preparing a wealth of meals at home with chicken and rice.
- Keep ingredients on hand. Make sure you’re always stocked up on chicken and rice so you can put together a quick meal whenever you need. Experiment with different cuts of chicken and freeze it until you need it so you can make sure it lasts. Rice lasts a long time in the pantry, so it’s great to always have rice on hand. With its fast cook time, Minute Rice is a great pantry staple that will help you cook up delicious chicken and rice meals in no time.
- Focus on simplicity. While you can make complex meals using chicken and rice, if you’re just starting out, these ingredients are great building blocks for basic meals. Dishes that use one pot or pan are also helpful to avoid large-scale cleanup.
- Use ingredients you have. Chicken and rice are extremely versatile, so you can complement them with many other ingredients you have on hand. Try incorporating different vegetables, spices and sauces to make your next chicken and rice meal. These recipes are also a great opportunity to add a new and exciting spin to leftover chicken from previous meals.
- Save time with Minute Rice. Minute Instant Rice is ready in as little as 5 minutes, so it’s great to keep stocked to save you valuable time while preparing meals. Minute Rice Cups are ready in just 1 minute, and come in many exciting varieties to help infuse more flavor into your chicken and rice dish.
For more tips on making great meals with chicken and rice, check out this blog post.
Quick and Easy Chicken & Rice Recipes
Try these recipes for simple but delicious everyday meals. From soups to skillet meals, there’s something satisfying for everyone to enjoy—all made easily thanks to the speed and convenience of Minute Rice.
15 Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner
For a classic chicken and rice meal that’s also hassle-free, try this 15 Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner. This flavor-packed recipe comes together in no time and uses just one skillet, so you don’t have to worry about a lot of cleanup. Simply cook chicken breasts, onion and garlic together in a pan, then simmer together with condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth and Minute Instant White Rice until the chicken is cooked through and all of the flavors have been absorbed by the rice.
One Pot Broccoli & Chicken Rice
Another single pot meal that’s sure to satisfy your chicken and rice craving is this One Pot Broccoli & Chicken Rice from recipe creator Katherine Gall. Chicken and broccoli are mixed into a delicious creamy sauce made with onions, cream, chicken broth and Parmesan cheese, then served on top of a bed of aromatic Minute Instant Jasmine Rice for a hearty meal.
Caribbean Chicken
With just a few basic ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, this Caribbean Chicken recipe is ideal for nights when you need something quick but still packed with flavor. A combination of coconut milk, curry powder and tomatoes simmers to create a creamy sauce to enjoy with every bite. It all cooks together in one pan with tender chicken and Minute Instant White Rice for an effortless and satisfying chicken and rice meal.
Quick Chicken, Rice and Veggies
This Quick Chicken, Rice and Veggies recipe is perfect for turning leftover chicken into a flavorful new dish! Using Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cups, herbed vinaigrette and fresh vegetables, leftover chicken is transformed into a zesty, well-rounded dish in minutes. Try making this dish your own by making your own easy vinaigrette at home with olive oil, your choice of vinegar, dried herbs and salt and pepper.
Honey Garlic Chicken
Another great dish to use leftover chicken is this Honey Garlic Chicken. A homemade sauce of honey, soy sauce and garlic adds plenty of flavor to leftover chicken and perfectly complements Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice, which adds a touch of spice to this dish. If you have some extra time, you can marinade chicken ahead of time in the honey mixture for up to four hours beforehand, letting the flavors meld together.
Cilantro-Lime Chicken & Rice Soup
Soup may not be the first thing you think of when considering a chicken and rice meal, but it can be a great way to enjoy these ingredients. This Cilantro-Lime Chicken & Rice Soup by recipe creator Ramona Cruz-Peters is a simple and comforting soup that adds an interesting twist to classic chicken soup, using Minute Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice Cups and fresh lime juice, to give the soup a fresh and zesty spin.
Chicken Biryani
With this easy Chicken Biryani recipe by recipe creator Emily Susman, you’ll have a dinner packed with flavor in just 30 minutes! Using classic Indian flavors like ginger, biryani, turmeric and garam masala, you can infuse great flavor into your chicken and rice as it cooks. Minute Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice Cups are added to the mixture towards the end of cooking to add some extra zest and absorb all of the delicious flavors.
Marry Me Chicken
This version of the viral Marry Me Chicken dish is simplified to suit busy schedules, so you can enjoy this rich and delicious dish any night of the week. Chicken breasts are simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then served on a bed of perfectly seasoned Minute Yellow Rice Cups. This dish may taste like it took hours to prepare, but you can bring this chicken and rice recipe together in just 15 minutes!
Indian Fried Chicken & Rice
For a quick way to turn frozen chicken into a flavorful meal when you’re short on time, look no further than this Indian Fried Chicken & Rice. Using Indian spices like garam masala and curry powder, plus the sweet heat of Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cups, there’s no shortage of flavor and spice in this meal.
Mix It Up Rice Bowls
There are countless ways to combine chicken and rice with other ingredients to create flavorful dishes in no time. Minute’s Mix It Up Rice Bowls have plenty of ideas to help you get started, with recipes for various types of chicken and varieties of rice to help you find something to suit every mood. This Sticky Chicken Rice Mix It Up Bowl is a classic combination of chicken, broccoli and rice that comes together in just minutes in the microwave using aromatic Minute Jasmine Rice Cups—perfect to enjoy chicken and rice for a quick lunch or dinner.
Fast Chicken and Rice Ideas with Minute® Rice
If you’re in the mood for the classic combination of chicken and rice, Minute Rice Cups may just be the ultimate quick solution to satisfy your craving.
Hearty and savory Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cups bring the perfect homestyle taste of chicken and rice along with carrots, onion and garlic. It’s a flavorful addition to a salad or soup, a great base to a chicken and rice bowl or even enjoyed on its own when you’re in the mood for the comforting flavors of chicken and rice.
Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cups are the perfect blend of sweet and heat to bring a little sizzle to your chicken and rice lunch, dinner or on-the-go snack. A medium heat is balanced by the sweetness of honey, plus the delicious flavors of chicken seasoning, that’s sure to add excitement to any dish.
Simply use these as a base to your meals to enhance the classic flavors of chicken and rice, or enjoy these flavorful cups on their own or as a side to your next meal. Get some inspiration on all the ways you can make Minute Rice Cups and chicken into delicious and simple meals with Mix It Up rice bowls.
Simple and Delicious
Just because chicken and rice are classic building blocks for many simple dinners doesn’t mean they have to be boring or always the same. With such versatile ingredients to start with, the possibilities are endless on the ways you can enjoy chicken and rice.
These are just some of the great chicken and rice recipes you can create using Minute Rice. For more inspiration on ways you can turn these simple ingredients into delicious meals, check out our recipe page.
Chicken & Rice Recipe FAQs
What is the easiest chicken and rice recipe?
Our 15-Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner is one of the easiest and most comforting weeknight meals you can make with minimal ingredients and cleanup.
Can I use Minute Rice in casseroles or soups?
Yes! Minute Instant and Minute Instant Cups work great in everything from creamy casseroles to quick soups like this Cilantro-Lime Chicken & Rice Soup.
How do I meal prep chicken and rice?
Make a large batch of chicken and pair it with Minute Rice Cups for quick bowls throughout the week. Try different flavors like Chicken & Herb or Hot Honey Chicken to keep it interesting.
What rice is best for chicken and rice recipes?
Minute Jasmine, White, and Flavored Rice Cups are versatile options that absorb flavor quickly—ideal for fast, flavorful chicken and rice dishes.
