What can I cook with chicken and rice?
For raw chicken and dry rice, a lemon chicken plate is a straightforward starting point. With safely stored cooked ingredients, choose a reheating method that suits what is already cooked.
Choose a recipe for what you have
Lemon chicken, rice and peas
Use this when you have raw chicken and dry rice; lemon and peas brighten a simple plate.
Vegetable and egg fried rice
An alternative for safely chilled rice if you have eggs and vegetables. This version does not add chicken.
Leftover chicken and vegetable soup
If your chicken is already cooked but your rice storage is uncertain, make soup with pasta instead.
Practical things to check
- Check whether your chicken is raw or cooked before choosing a recipe. Raw chicken needs a full cooking step; cooked leftovers need safe storage and one thorough reheating.
- Rice does not have to cook in the same pan as the chicken. Separate pans make it easier to follow the rice packet and check chicken doneness independently.
- Peas, broccoli or thinly sliced cabbage bring variety without a long shopping list. Add lemon gradually, and check sauce labels for the people eating.
These are starting points rather than an allergy-safe meal plan. Check the full recipe and ingredient labels before choosing an idea for your household or guests.