Quick and Easy Rice Skillet Dinner Recipes

15 Comments
3 minutes
August 1, 2022
Andi Gleeson

Whether you are in the mood for Mexican, Chinese, Southern, or something else entirely, you’ll find a new favorite rice skillet dinner here!

Whether you are in the mood for Mexican, Chinese, Southern, or something else entirely, you'll find a new favorite rice skillet dinner here!

Last night I made Spicy Cheeseburger Rice Skillet, and it reminded me (again) how much I love, love skillet dinners! You just can’t beat your whole meal coming together in one pan, usually in about a half hour. As a die-hard carb lover, I especially enjoy rice skillets. A lot of times I’m happier with a bowl of rice than a bowl of pasta!

To celebrate my love of rice skillets, I put together this list of ten easy recipes for you. Whether you are in the mood for Mexican, Chinese, Southern, or something else entirely, I’m sure you’ll find a dinner idea that you can’t wait to try. Let’s see the recipes!

Cranberry Apple Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinner by The Weary Chef

Cranberry Apple Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinnerby: The Weary ChefClick here for the recipe!

Poor Girl's Spicy Pork Chops and Rice by Maebells

Poor Girl’s Spicy Pork Chops and Riceby: MaebellsClick here for the recipe!

Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Rice by The Midnight Baker

Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Riceby: The Midnight BakerClick here for the recipe!

Sour Cream Chicken and Mushroom Rice Skillet by The Weary Chef

Sour Cream Chicken and Mushroom Rice Skilletby: The Weary ChefClick here for the recipe!

Skillet Spanish Rice Scramble by Grab a Plate

Skillet Spanish Rice Scrambleby: Grab a PlateClick here for the recipe!

One-Pot Turkey Skillet Recipe by Yummy Healthy Easy

One-Pot Turkey Skillet Recipeby: Yummy Healthy EasyClick here for the recipe!

Mexican Rice Skillet by Dinners and Desserts

Mexican Rice Skilletby: Dinners, Dishes, and DessertsClick here for the recipe!

Quick Pork Fried Rice by The Weary Chef

Quick Pork Fried Riceby: The Weary ChefClick here for the recipe!

Chicken Mushroom Wild Rice Skillet by Or Whatever You Do

Chicken Mushroom Wild Rice Skillet by: Or Whatever You DoClick here for the recipe!

Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Skillet and Recipe by Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Skillet and Recipeby: Hot Eats and Cool ReadsClick here for the recipe!

Looking for more quick dinner ideas? Here are more I know you’ll love!

These quick-prep dinner recipes only need a few ingredients and minimal prep or active cooking to get a great dinner on the table!

Andi Gleeson, food blogger

Andi Gleeson

Andi Gleeson is a passionate blogger and mom based in San Francisco who focuses on easy and delicious dinner recipes.

15 comments

Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
10 years ago

I am right there with you when it come to easy dinners all in one pot. Rice skillet dinners are perfect for me, as I love all things rice.

Andi Gleeson
10 years ago

Me too, Michelle! Thank you!

Annie
10 years ago

YUM! These all look so great! I love dinners like this! Quick and easy! Thanks for including me! :)

Andi Gleeson
10 years ago

Thank you, Annie! Your pork chops look awesome!

Heather | Heather Likes Food
10 years ago

Love the different options!

Andi Gleeson
10 years ago

Thank you, Heather!

Jenn @ peas and crayons
10 years ago

I’ve been making a TON of rice lately so this is the most perfect timing ever! Love them all!

Andi Gleeson
10 years ago

Thank you so much, Jenn!

Des @ Life's Ambrosia
10 years ago

Can never have enough skillet dinner recipes in your arsenal! What great ideas here!

Andi Gleeson
10 years ago

Thanks, Des! I’m crazy about skillet dinners too.

Erren | Erren's Kitchen
10 years ago

I wish I could get my roommates on board with one pot meals. It would make life without a dishwasher so much easier! I’m going to try that spanish rice scramble this week!

Andi Gleeson
10 years ago

Wait, what? There are people who don’t like one-pot meals?? They are my favorite! Thanks, Erren :)

Erin @ Texanerin Baking
10 years ago

Skillet meals are the best! I especially want to try the sausage and cheesy rice one. And most of the others, too. :)

Andi Gleeson
10 years ago

Thanks, Erin!

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