One-pot rice recipes
Looking for one-pot rice recipes? Here are 8 tested ideas to cook tonight. Each one keeps to everyday ingredients and a single skillet or sheet pan where possible, with rough prep and cook times so you can pick by how much time you have. Prefer to cook with exactly what's on your shelf? Tell Cache & Cook what you have and it drafts a recipe free.
Creamy Tomato Chicken and Rice
40 min Serves 4weeknightcomfort food
Lemon-Herb Rice with Shrimp and Summer Squash
22 min Serves 4weeknightseafoodlight
Sizzling Tomato Rice with Crispy Chorizo and Charred Peppers
35 min Serves 4one-potspicymexican-inspired
Tomato-Braised Chicken & Rice with Olives
35 min Serves 4weeknightone-potmediterranean
Creamy Tomato & White Bean Risotto with Crispy Sage
35 min Serves 4comfort-foodvegetarianone-pot
Lime & Cilantro Rice with Charred Chicken and Black Beans
30 min Serves 4weeknightlatin-inspiredone-pot
Chicken and Rice with Soft Onions
45 min Serves 4comfort foodweeknightone-pot
Cilantro-Lime Rice with Shrimp and Spring Vegetables
25 min Serves 4weeknightlightseafood
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Common questions
- Can I use brown rice instead of white rice in one-pot recipes?
- Yes, but increase the liquid by about 1/4 cup and cooking time by 15-20 minutes since brown rice takes longer to soften. The texture will be nuttier and chewier, which works well in most one-pot dishes.
- How do I store leftover one-pot rice and how long will it keep?
- Store cooled rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water to restore moisture.
- What vegetables work best in one-pot rice recipes?
- Hardy vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions go in first, while tender ones like peas, spinach, and zucchini should be added in the last 5-10 minutes to avoid overcooking. Frozen vegetables work great too and require no thawing.
- How can I make one-pot rice healthier?
- Substitute half the white rice with quinoa or farro for more protein and fiber, add extra vegetables to bulk up the dish with fewer calories, or use low-sodium broth. Including a protein source like beans, lentils, or tofu makes it a complete meal.
- Can I double a one-pot rice recipe?
- Yes, but increase the liquid by only 25-30% rather than doubling it, since a larger volume of rice needs proportionally less liquid. You may need to add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.