Best 9 Chicken And Rice Skillet Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Chicken and Rice Skillet, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This one-skillet wonder is not just a meal; it's an experience. Succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of colorful vegetables come together in a savory sauce that will leave you craving more. The vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma of this dish will make it the star of any dinner table.

Within this article, you'll find a collection of Chicken and Rice Skillet recipes, each with its unique twist. From the classic One-Pot Chicken and Rice Skillet, a no-fuss meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, to the vibrant Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet, a flavorful fiesta of spices and textures, there's a recipe for every palate and preference.

For those who love a creamy and cheesy delight, the Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet is a must-try. It's a comforting and indulgent dish that will satisfy your cravings. If you're looking for a healthier option, the Healthy Chicken and Rice Skillet is packed with nutritious vegetables and lean protein, making it a guilt-free pleasure.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be in for a treat. The Chicken and Rice Skillet is not just a meal; it's a versatile culinary canvas that allows you to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. So, gather your loved ones, prepare your taste buds, and embark on this culinary adventure with us.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND RICE SKILLET



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You've got everything you need in just one-skillet . . . garlic-seasoned chicken breasts on a bed of rice mixed with colorful vegetables. Getting dinner on the table couldn't be easier . . . and it tastes great too.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable cooking spray
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • Spray a 12-inch skillet with the cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken and garlic and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Stir the broth, rice and vegetables in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with the paprika. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET



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Chicken and rice are classic partners, and in this version they get an Italian twist. Chicken thighs are cooked with a flavorful tomato-based rice, spiked with fresh basil. It's all done in one skillet for easy cleanup!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb total)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 1/3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Place chicken in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
  • Place chicken thighs on top of rice; cover and cook 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and rice is tender. Transfer chicken to serving plates. Stir 2 tablespoons of the basil into rice; serve with chicken. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE WITH ANCHOVIES AND OLIVES



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This one-pan meal is inspired by the flavors of pasta con le Sarde, a classic Sicilian dish made with sardines and fennel. Anchovies take the place of sardines here, for a more assertive, punchy flavor. The brininess of the anchovies and olives is rounded out by the sweetness of the sautéed fennel, orange juice and golden raisins, which plump up beautifully as they cook. Serve with a Sicilian white wine and simply dressed arugula.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 thighs)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and diced, plus more fennel fronds, for serving
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup roughly chopped anchovy fillets
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
1 cup long-grain white rice
3/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano or other green olives, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup raisins, preferably golden
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium navel orange, 1/2 juiced and 1/2 thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a 12-inch skillet with a lid, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, place the thighs in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook, undisturbed, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the chicken releases easily from the pan. You may need to raise the heat slightly during the last few minutes if the skin isn't browned enough.
  • Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 3 minutes on the other side, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Discard all but about 3 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Add the diced fennel, onion and oregano, and cook over medium for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Add the anchovies, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until it begins to caramelize and turn rusty brown in color. Add the wine and cook, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
  • Add the rice, olives and raisins to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, orange juice and a few grinds of black pepper, and bring to a simmer.
  • Place the chicken thighs on top, skin-side up, nestling them into the liquid so only the skin is above the surface. Cut the orange slices into half-moons and arrange them around the chicken. Drizzle the orange slices with olive oil.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. (If you'd like to crisp the chicken skin, pop the pan under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.)
  • Top with fennel fronds, more red-pepper flakes and a sprinkle of salt. Serve hot.

CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET



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My Cuban mother-in-law makes the best Arroz Con Pollo, but it is very time consuming. This is my quick, weeknight version of the dish she makes. -Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender., Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the broth, tomatoes, water, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add chicken and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHEDDAR CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET



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This is such a great weeknight dinner and it tastes amazing!!! The mixture of chicken, fresh tomatoes, broccoli and italian dressing makes for a delicious dinner the whole family will love. You of course can make it with any vegetable on hand-I've even made it without the cheddar cheese and the taste is still great!!

Provided by Cookinmomof3

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in pieces
2 cups white rice, uncooked or 2 cups instant brown rice
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
salt
pepper, and
garlic powder, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat italian dressing in large skillet over med high heat.
  • Add the chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, chicken broth and broccoli.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Let stand covered for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to your liking and ENJOY!

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET



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Make and share this Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DonnaColorado Johns

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 lb boneless chicken breast, 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained (or rotel)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
1 onion, chopped
2 1/4 ounces canned sliced ripe olives
1 cup rice, long grain, uncooked
1 cup water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine flour and seasoned salt in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
  • Brown chicken in hot oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and next five ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

ONE SKILLET CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE



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This is delicious! A bit on the spicy side, but very tolerable. This is a VERY easy dish to make, and only dirties one skillet...hardly any clean up! I

Provided by saucysteph

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2-inch pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 cup mild enchilada sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes (more if you like hotter foods)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, garlic and chicken. Stir occasionally. Cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken cooked almost all the way through.
  • Add rice and toast for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, enchilada sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
  • Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat.
  • Spread cheese over the top, replace cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 143.6, Sodium 1461.5, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 44

CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET DINNER WITH A KICK



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With the corn, black beans and picante sauce, this recipe is so colorful ... and tasty. I didn't have any canned chicken, so I cooked up two chicken breasts and it worked perfectly. This dish is a little spicy, but not overpowering. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Provided by Cecelia Anderson

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 10 oz. cans of canned chicken breast, drained
1 can(s) 10.5 oz chicken broth
1 c mild pace picante sauce
1 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp olive oil (I prefer)
1 c minute rice (or any brand instant rice)
1 c black beans rinsed and drained
1 c frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  • 2. Add the rice and cook and stir until its golden.
  • 3. Stir in broth, picante sauce and cumin and heat to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes
  • 4. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the canned chicken, beans, and corn. Top with cheese and cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • 5. Burrito Variation: Do steps 1 to 3. Then for step 4 omit the beans and corn and cook the drained chicken with the rice mixture for 5 minutes. In a hot skillet place one tortilla in pan and heat about 10-15 seconds per side until warm and flexible. Place tortilla on a plate; add a portion of the chicken, and rice mixture and top with cheese. Make sure all ingredients are near the middle of the tortilla. Starting from the end closest to you, fold tortilla just over the middle, covering the filling. Carefully fold in both side of the tortilla over the filling, then finish folding to the end, wrapping it all up.

PERFECT SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE



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Have you tried a recipe like this but came out with dry chicken and overcooked or mushy rice? Throw that recipe away and try this one. It won't fail you for deliciously juicy chicken, perfect rice, and perfectly cooked peas. Modified from America's Test Kitchen.

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (Be sure to use chicken breasts that are roughly the same size to ensure even cooking, 6-8 ounces eac)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, minced
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 cup dry white wine (do NOT use cooking wine)
4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
5 scallions, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the chicken in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
  • Brown the chicken well on ONE SIDE ONLY, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add more canola oil to the pan, add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and return to medium-high heat until softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the rice thoroughly and let toast for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the wine and let the rice absorb it completely, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Nestle the chicken into the rice, browned side facing up, including any accumulated juices.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a clean plate. Gently brush off and discard any rice clinging to the chicken, then tent the chicken with foil and set aside.
  • Return the skillet of rice to medium-low heat, cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8 to 12 minutes longer.
  • Off the heat, sprinkle the peas over the rice, cover, and let warm through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the scallions and lemon juice to the rice.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your chicken and rice skillet taste its best.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and oil will help it stay moist and tender during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken in a hot skillet: This will help it sear and develop a nice crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your skillet.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender: But not mushy. You want it to have a slight bite to it.
  • Season the skillet to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the skillet hot: This is when it will taste its best.

Conclusion:

Chicken and rice skillet is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a one-pot meal, which means less cleanup. It is also a budget-friendly meal, as it is made with inexpensive ingredients. And best of all, it is a delicious meal that your whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken and rice skillet a try.

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