25 Comforting Chicken & Rice Dinner Ideas That Taste Just Like Grandma’s Cooking

This one-pan dinner is inspired by the iconic French onion soup, complete with caramelized onions, juicy chicken, tender rice, and gooey Gruyère cheese.

Bone-in chicken and flavorful aromatics make this chicken dinner the best reason to eat in! Serve this classic dish with crispy tostones and an avocado salad for a dinner the whole family will love.

This chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup is one of those dishes that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Plus everything comes together and bakes together in a single pan, which makes this an effortless weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

This one-pan dinner has it all: juicy chicken thighs, garlic and herb tomato rice, and a 10-minute prep time.

Onion soup mix combined with cream of chicken soup make this cozy casserole both delightfully simple and incredibly flavorful.

This Greek chicken and rice dish is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. With rice, chicken, spinach, and lemon, what’s better than a one-pan meal for midweek (or any day)? Easy cleanup and happy eaters all around!

Save the chicken noodle soup for sick days and make this chicken and rice soup whenever you need to taste home in a bowl! A whole chicken is simmered to make a rich broth, so it's thrifty but feels luxe.

For a traditional Hungarian paprikash, chicken is served in a thick, creamy paprika sauce over a bed of egg noodles. In this streamlined recipe, paprika-spiced chicken is cooked in one pot with rice and veggies.

What makes this Southern dish stand out is its rich and creamy rice, shredded rotisserie chicken, and smoked kielbasa sausage.

From the crispy-skinned chicken thighs to the rice tinged with coconut milk and vinegar, this jerk chicken skillet is all about big flavors and balance.

It’s a hearty soup packed with juicy chunks of chicken, earthy wild rice, and thick-cut vegetables, all swimming in a creamy, herb-infused broth.

This jambalaya is packed with rich, deep flavors, and stars smoky andouille sausage and juicy chicken thighs.

Get ready to grab your largest serving spoon to scoop up generous portions of seasoned chicken and creamy rice and vegetables. There’s no need for fussy garnishes or other fanfare (although we like it with a few dashes of hot sauce!).

One-pan chicken and rice is basically code for weeknight-dinner winner. This easy bake takes the classic comfort food duo up a notch with a few simple upgrades: mild Castelvetrano olives for a brininess, thyme for sweet earthiness, and lemon for acidity.

Fried rice is one of those satisfying comfort foods beloved by many for its soft yet crispy rice with tender chicken and snappy vegetables all wrapped up in a garlicky, sesame-soy sauce.

Chicken and rice is a classic combination, but throw in some Cajun seasoning and make it creamy, and you have a true winner! This stovetop rice casserole has juicy chicken cooked right in tender rice that’s fragrant with lots of spices.

Because this cozy soup leans on both leftover rice and leftover cooked shredded chicken, it comes together in less than 30 minutes.

We take boneless, skinless chicken thighs and jasmine rice and combine them with fresh ginger, red miso paste and meaty mushrooms for a true one-pan dinner that cooks in just 30 minutes.

Take a well-loved, classic chicken and rice casserole, mix in some smoky bacon and a packet of ranch seasoning, and just like that you’ve got a totally irresistible crowd-pleaser the whole table will devour.

This 30-minute, one-pot recipe is perfect for nights when you want something warming and tasty without a whole lot of fuss. Store-bought rotisserie chicken keeps the cooking to a minimum, and snow peas and cilantro add a pop of freshness to an otherwise pantry-friendly meal.

This abundant Indian dish is layered with spiced marinated chicken and aromatic long-grain rice. The addition of saffron-infused yogurt to top the rice just before baking ensures the rice stays moist and infuses the dish with saffron’s distinct flavor.

This simple dish from Andrea Nguyen, author of Vietnamese Food Any Day, combines chicken, long-grain rice, and celery to make a comforting dish that comes together in under an hour.

If you’re looking for a comforting one-pot meal that will please the whole family, look no further than this creamy chicken and rice stovetop casserole. Tender chicken, onions, and sweet peas cook together with long-grain rice in a creamy cheddar and thyme-scented sauce for a fast and hearty weeknight dinner.