After a busy day, getting a satisfying dinner on the table doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and quick-cook rice, you can create hearty, homemade meals in 20 minutes or less.
From creamy chicken and rice to savoury beef skillets and hearty vegetable and bean dishes, these recipes make weeknight cooking simple. Minute Rice® helps streamline preparation, giving you more time to enjoy dinner and less time waiting for rice to cook.
Quick Chicken and Rice Recipes for Busy Weeknights
Chicken and rice make a classic combination for easy weeknight dinners. They’re versatile, satisfying and simple to customize with vegetables, herbs, cheese and sauces.
For a creamy one-pan option, our Chicken and Rice with Broccoli Skillet combines chicken, broccoli and rice with a creamy soup base. Ready in about 15 minutes, it’s an easy way to put a complete meal on the table without a lot of preparation. Minute Rice® Quick Cook Long Grain White Rice helps make this skillet especially convenient, while broccoli adds colour and texture.
If you’re looking for something with bright, fresh flavours, our Lemon Feta Chicken is another quick option. This 10-minute recipe pairs chicken and Minute Rice® Basmati Rice with lemon juice, Greek seasoning, feta and fresh basil. The combination creates a flavourful rice dinner without requiring a long list of ingredients or an extended cooking time.
Hearty Beef and Rice Meals Made in One Pan
When you want something hearty and satisfying, beef and rice make an excellent combination. One-pot recipes are particularly useful on busy evenings because they bring several ingredients together in a single pan while keeping cleanup to a minimum.
Our One-Pot Beef and Rice Skillet combines ground beef, broccoli, rice and Cheddar cheese in one skillet. Ready in about 10 minutes, it’s a filling dinner that delivers plenty of flavour with minimal preparation. Minute Rice® Quick Cook Long Grain White cooks alongside the other ingredients, helping bring everything together quickly.
For another family-friendly option, our Chilli Supper combines ground beef, salsa, bell peppers, beans, tomatoes and seasonings, served over Minute Rice® Quick Cook Long Grain White. Ready in about 15 minutes, it offers the familiar flavours of chilli without the long simmering time associated with traditional versions. Top your chilli with Cheddar cheese and sour cream, or add hot sauce for extra heat.
Easy Vegetable and Bean Rice Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
Rice can also be the star of many satisfying vegetarian meals, especially when paired with vegetables, beans, cheese and flavourful seasonings.
Our Broccoli Cheese and Rice Soup is a creamy option that combines broccoli, cheese and rice for a warm and satisfying meal. Ready in about 10 minutes, it’s an easy choice for a busy evening when you’re craving something cozy and filling. Minute Rice® helps turn a simple creamy soup into a more substantial dinner, while toasted cheesy bread makes an ideal accompaniment.
For a savoury bean-based option, our Red Beans and Rice combines red kidney beans, green bell pepper, onion, beef broth and Cajun seasoning with Minute Rice® Quick Cook Long Grain White. Ready in about 10 minutes, this pantry-friendly recipe is an easy way to enjoy a satisfying rice dinner using simple ingredients.
Both recipes are easy to customize. Add extra vegetables for colour and texture, adjust the seasonings to suit your taste or finish your meal with fresh herbs or hot sauce.
Make Weeknight Rice Dinners Easier with Minute Rice®
Quick dinners don’t have to sacrifice flavour or variety. With Minute Rice® products in your pantry, it’s easy to create satisfying meals around ingredients you already have available.
Whether you’re preparing creamy chicken and broccoli, a one-pot beef skillet or a hearty bean and rice dish, these recipes show how rice can help turn simple ingredients into a complete weeknight meal.
From chicken and beef to vegetables and beans, there’s plenty of variety to keep your 20-minute dinner routine interesting, without making weeknight cooking complicated.
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