Microwave rice is the key to a quick, easy, delicious dinner with family.

When it comes to making dinner, convenient shortcuts often save the day.

We’re talkingrotisserie chicken, store-bought sauces, and of course, microwaveable rice.

Shrimp Fried Rice

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Pouches of rice that cook in the microwave steam up to the perfect texture in no time at all.

This cheesy recipe only requires 40 minutes.

Burrito Bowls

Thanks to microwave rice, these filling burrito bowls come together in just 10 minutes.

Southern Living Chicken-and-Rice Bake with Broccolini in pan with serving spoon

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Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Microwave rice and rotisserie chicken help this casserole come together in just one dish.

Herbed Chicken-And-Rice Salad

This fresh take onchicken and ricedoesn’t require you to turn on your oven.

New Orleans Red Beans And Rice

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken served over rice on a plate

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Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Burrito Bowl with toppings in small bowls nearby - Southern Living

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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables

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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Herbed Chicken-and-Rice Salad

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Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Sweet-And-Spicy Salmon Rice Bowls

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Okra and Rice Casserole

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Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

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