39 Rice Dishes That Are Perfect for Dinner and Even Better Leftover

Looking for some simple and tasty rice dishes? We have put together a wonderful collection of easy rice recipes that are perfect for any occasion. These recipes are straightforward and versatile, making them ideal for quick weeknight dinners or as side dishes for larger meals.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Try our mouthwatering Stuffed Pepper Casserole! Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, this recipe is quick, easy, and loved by families.

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Chicken And Rice Casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole is a delicious and comforting one-dish meal with chicken, rice, and veggies in a creamy sauce.

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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are a perfect weeknight dinner. We combine juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and a zesty seasoning mix. Just set it and forget it!

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Dirty Rice With Sausage

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Learn how to make Dirty Rice And Sausage at home. This hearty one-pot dish features ground beef, long-grain rice, and cajun seasoning.

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Mint Rice with Feta Cheese

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Mint rice is a recipe that we go back to time after time. Simple ingredients and big flavors that pair with everything from shrimp to lamb.
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Easy Crockpot Chicken And Rice

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Try this Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe! It’s packed with tender chicken, flavorful rice, and veggies, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

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Try our easy Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo recipe for a flavorful and tender chicken dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this comforting meal will be a hit with everyone.

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PF Chang’s Fried Rice

Craving that PF Chang’s fried rice? Satisfy your cravings with this spot-on copycat recipe – it’s so good, you’ll think you’re dining in the restaurant!
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Best Greek Rice Salad

This Greek Rice Salad is a delicious twist on the classic salad. A definite hit at our dinner table as a side, starter or main dish!
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Copycat PF Chang’s Fried Rice

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PF Chang’s fried rice is a huge favorite among my friends and me. It’s really easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Chicken Fried Rice

Shrimp chop suey is a classic Chinese-American dinner. This recipe combines shrimp and other fresh vegetables with a savory, mouthwatering sauce.

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Chicken And Shrimp Fried Rice

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Better than takeout and easy to make, this chicken and shrimp fried rice is incredibly delicious and satisfying!

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Thai Fried Rice

Thai Basil Fried Rice is absolutely delicious and can be made in 12 minutes with basic ingredients like shrimp, rice, eggs, and aromatics. Get ready for a one-pan weeknight dinner that’s easy to make and packed with flavors!

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15-Minute Beef Pepper Rice

Beef pepper rice has sizzling sweet, savory meat with rice in the middle, topped with corn, scallions, butter, and ground pepper.

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Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice

This easy slow cooker taco chicken and rice is big on flavor but not on work. It’s an easy, hearty dish everyone will love.

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Mushroom Gruyere Chicken And Rice Casserole

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This creamy chicken and rice casserole is perfect for chilly evenings. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser!

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Italian Rice Salad

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This flavourful Italian rice salad is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or summer BBQ or as a versatile side dish for a simple lunch or dinner.

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Instant Pot Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

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Let this Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Casserole come to the rescue! Combine Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers with wild rice to make this turkey casserole recipe.

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Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

This Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is always a crowd-please. Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice is easy to make and packed full of flavor.

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Chicken Fried Rice

This homemade chicken fried rice is a real crowd pleaser, and it’s so easy to make. When you make this easy chicken fried rice, it goes fast!

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Beef Taco Skillet With Rice

This easy taco skillet with rice, ground beef, and plenty of Tex-Mex flavors cooks up one pan for an easy dinner that’s spiced just right! It’s a kid-friendly weeknight meal that goes together in a flash!

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Chicken And Rice Crust Pie

Chicken rice crust pie is basically a modified chicken pot pie with rice. It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of tender chicken, and veggies.

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Jamaican Rice And Peas

This Jamaican rice and peas recipe is loaded with the bold authentic flavors of Jamaica and makes a great side dish for almost anything.

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Hawaiian Fried Rice With Easy Sweet And Sour Sauce

Hawaiian Fried Rice is made with big chunks of ham and pineapple, veggies and an addicting sweet and sour sauce.

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Curried Lentil Rice

Curried Lentil Rice is the perfect plant-based side! Turn your simple rice and lentils into a super flavorful dish packed with curry.

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One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet

This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet has the best flavors from the ground beef, the taco seasoning, and the delicious gooey cheese.

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Cabbage Roll Rice

Cabbage Roll Rice is the perfect one-pot dinner! This delicious rice dish is filled with cabbage, ground beef, and a host of seasonings.

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Jamaican Curried Rice

Jamaican Curried Rice is packed full of delicious flavor. A curried rice medley with pineapple, veggies, black beans and cashews.

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Sardine Fried Rice

Sardine Fried Rice is packed with delicious slightly smoked canned sardines, tender fried rice and veggies. It’s fun and flavorful!

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Oven Baked Chicken Fried Rice

This Oven Baked Chicken Fried Rice is better than takeout! This easy family recipe is loved in our home. It’s full of flavor and delicious.

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Chicken And Artichoke Rice

Chicken and Artichoke Rice is the perfect one-pan weeknight dinner! This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is packed with flavor and super easy.

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Black Bean & Rice Open-Faced Tacos

Black Bean & Rice Open-Faced Tacos are the easiest vegetarian taco recipe! The tortilla bowls are stuffed with Mexican rice and toppings.

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Puerto Rican Chicken And Rice

Puerto Rican chicken and rice, dubbed Arroz con pollo, is an amazing one pot dish that you can make for dinner tonight.

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Beef And Pepper Rice Bowl

Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is an Asian-inspired recipe with lean ground beef and colorful peppers, all coated in a savory, tangy sauce with a hint of heat.

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Parmesan Basil Shrimp And Rice

This Parmesan Basil Shrimp and Rice is packed with tender shrimp and fluffy white rice, enveloped with a Parmesan and basil cream sauce!

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Chicken, Broccoli, & Rice Casserole With Curry

This chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole made with curry makes a delicious dinner that adults and kids will love! It’s simple and delicious!

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Vegetable Biryani

Vegetable biryani is a popular, flavorful, and aromatic Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, veggies, herbs, and biryani spices.

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Turmeric Rice

Turmeric rice is a wonderfully fragrant Indian side dish that’s easy to make at home. We show you how to make it nice and fluffy too!

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Fried Rice With Egg

This easy Fried Rice recipe tastes better than any Chinese takeout! It is a super easy recipe with ingredients that you likely have already in your pantry!

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