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
9 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
9 years ago

Me too, Michelle! Thank you!

Annie
9 years ago

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

Andi Gleeson
9 years ago

Thank you, Annie! Your pork chops look awesome!

Heather | Heather Likes Food
9 years ago

Love the different options!

Andi Gleeson
9 years ago

Thank you, Heather!

Jenn @ peas and crayons
9 years ago

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

Andi Gleeson
9 years ago

Thank you so much, Jenn!

Des @ Life's Ambrosia
9 years ago

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

Andi Gleeson
9 years ago

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

Erren | Erren's Kitchen
9 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
9 years ago

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

Erin @ Texanerin Baking
9 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
9 years ago

Thanks, Erin!

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