Chicken and Rice Skillet
A one-pan dinner with tender chicken, fluffy rice, vegetables, and pantry spices.
one panfamily dinnergluten free
Ingredient
Chicken recipes and substitutes
Chicken is a flexible protein for skillet dinners, soups, rice meals, salads, and quick lunch prep.
Recipes with Chicken
One-Pan Chicken, Tomato and Rice
A no-fuss chicken and rice dinner simmered with tomatoes, peppers, and smoky paprika.
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Ginger Chicken Rice Soup
A warming chicken and rice soup with ginger, lemon, carrots, and spinach.
chicken and ricesoupfreezer friendly
Lemon Herb Chicken
Golden pan-seared chicken with lemon, garlic, herbs, and an easy pan sauce.
high proteinweeknightgluten free
Lemon Herb Chicken Rice Bowls
Bright, make-ahead chicken and rice bowls with cucumber, greens, and a quick yogurt dressing.
chicken and ricemeal prephigh protein
Chicken Taco Rice Bowls
Colourful bowls of spiced chicken, rice, beans, corn, and a quick lime dressing.
chicken and ricequick dinnermeal prep
Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup
A soothing one-pot chicken soup with noodles, carrots, celery, and greens.
soupchickenone pot
Chicken Caesar-Style Salad
A practical chicken salad with crisp leaves, toasted bread, Parmesan, and a lemony dressing.
saladchickenhigh protein
Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
A make-ahead pasta salad with chicken, tomatoes, greens, and pesto.
saladmeal prepchicken
Common uses
- Sear or roast for weeknight dinners.
- Shred cooked chicken into soups, wraps, salads, and fried rice.
- Use boneless thighs when you want a more forgiving, juicy result.
Storage and shelf life
Raw chicken keeps for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Freeze well-wrapped portions for up to 9 months. Cooked chicken keeps for 3 to 4 days refrigerated.
Substitutions and ratios
- Use turkey pieces in a 1:1 swap.
- Use firm tofu or drained canned chickpeas 1:1 for a meat-free meal.
- Use canned beans in soups and stews; add them near the end because they are already cooked.