Dinner Ideas With Chicken and Rice

Chicken and rice is a classic for a reason. Together they make a complete, filling meal that works across dozens of flavor profiles.

The chicken and rice formula

Any chicken + any rice + any sauce or seasoning = dinner. The combination is almost universally satisfying, which is why every cuisine in the world has a version of it.

Asian: soy sauce, sesame, ginger
Mediterranean: lemon, garlic, herbs
American: garlic butter and herbs
Latin: cumin, lime, beans on the side

Suggested meals

Chicken Rice Bowl — Simple and endlessly customizable.
Quick Chicken Fried Rice — 20 minutes, better than takeout.
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice — One pan, big flavor.
Chicken Congee — Comforting rice porridge for any night.