These recipes give you a fresh way to use the bag of rice in your pantry.
No need for takeoutthe easiest dinner options are here.
A one-pot dinner means one happy cook.

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This recipe is a Lowcountry favorite.
Buy medium-sized shrimp for this recipe so it will cook up perfectly from the heat of the rice.
A pouch of microwavable rice completes the meal.

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Skip the shrimp for a delicious vegetarian dinner.
Rotisserie chicken, bagged collard greens, and microwavable rice make this a go-to forbusy evenings.
Serve biscuits on the side to make this meal extra filling.

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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
The easiest way to get Southwest flavor is with a one-dish recipe.
Using quick-cooking brown rice helps make this a speedy dinner.
Loaded with chicken, almonds, and water chestnuts, this creamy casserole is a hearty meal.

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It’s still cheesy, comforting, and just as delicious.
Mushroom And Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
Look to this easy, one-skillet meal for entertaining or weeknight dinners.
Its rich flavor comes from Fontina cheese, thyme, and mushrooms.

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Herb panko breadcrumbs add craveable crunch.
Cajun-inspired, it still embraces flavors of traditional fried rice.
Chicken-And-Rice Casserole
Cut the veggies and chicken before starting this one-dish recipe.

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Once you start cooking, the process moves quickly.

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