17 baked chicken rice recipes

Arroz con pollo baked Spanish-style in one dish: golden turmeric rice, paprika-rubbed chicken, sweet peas, oregano and bay leaf. A hands-off one-pan dinner with crispy chicken skin and saucy rice in every bite.

Chicken and yellow rice that's baked to perfection in a casserole.

Broccoli, chicken and rice casserole with two cream soups and sharp cheddar cheese spread. Classic American comfort food in a 30-minute weeknight bake.

Potluck chicken casserole layers cooked chicken and rice with a creamy mushroom-mayo sauce under a crunchy cornflake topping. Feeds a crowd from one baking dish.

Paellaquinoa combines classic paella with quinoa instead of rice. Saffron-scented quinoa baked with chicken, chorizo, shrimp, and clams. Gluten-free.

Butter-seared chicken breasts baked over rice in a creamy chicken soup sauce with thyme and celery flakes. One ovenproof skillet, 50 minutes, and dinner is handled.

Easy chicken broccoli casserole with Rice-a-Roni, creamy chicken soup, and melted cheddar. A hint of curry powder gives this cozy weeknight bake a warm, unexpected twist.

Inland paella stretches the classic Spanish rice dish with chicken, hot Italian sausage, clams, and shrimp baked together with saffron-stained rice. A casserole-style take built to feed a crowd.

A hearty arroz con pollo loaded with browned chicken, chorizo sausage, saffron rice, tomatoes, and bell peppers, all baked together until the rice is fluffy and golden. Feeds a crowd of 10 with ease.

El Paso chicken rolls pounded breasts around a cream cheese and salsa filling, then bakes them seam-side down over rice in enchilada sauce. A Tex-Mex one-dish dinner with a creamy surprise inside.

Lighter chicken and rice casserole made with skim milk, defatted broth, and reduced-calorie mayo. Topped with toasted almonds and baked until bubbly. All the comfort, less the guilt.

Chicken thighs wrapped around cheese-stuffed green chilis, baked on a bed of toasted salsa rice with cumin and cilantro. A complete Southwestern one-dish dinner that's worth every minute.

Make-ahead wild rice chicken casserole loaded with crunchy water chestnuts, tender celery, and a creamy mushroom soup topping baked until golden and bubbly. Freezer-friendly comfort food for two.

Tender chicken breasts layer with roasted Anaheim chilies in a creamy sour cream sauce, then bake under melted cheddar cheese for an elegant Mexican casserole that's perfect over fluffy white rice.

Browned chicken thighs baked over peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and corn in a spiced tomato juice with sumac, cumin, cardamom, and curry. A bold Middle Eastern-inspired one-dish dinner served over rice.

Brandy-flambéed chicken baked with fresh apples, pears, sliced mushrooms, and apple wine until tender and saucy. An elegant fall dinner that comes together in just 35 minutes. Serve over couscous or rice.