Close
Turn rice into a filling and delicious meal with these rice casserole recipes. These casseroles combine rice with vegetables and protein to create a well-rounded dinner. Feel free to use the vegetables you have on hand, as any combination will be tasty. Recipes like Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole and Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake are hearty, healthy and the perfect, simple dish to pop in the oven.
01of 12Broccoli, Cheese & Rice CasseroleView RecipeDitch the baking dish and make this easy skillet broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. Cooking the casserole in a skillet keeps the flavors and textures fresh–no mushy, sad broccoli! Serve this easy side with baked chicken for a family-pleasing healthy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It would also be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a party buffet. Source: Eatingwell.com, September 2019
01of 12
Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole
View Recipe
Ditch the baking dish and make this easy skillet broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. Cooking the casserole in a skillet keeps the flavors and textures fresh–no mushy, sad broccoli! Serve this easy side with baked chicken for a family-pleasing healthy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It would also be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a party buffet. Source: Eatingwell.com, September 2019
02of 12Garlic Cashew Chicken CasseroleView RecipeCombine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
02of 12
Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole
Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
03of 12
Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake
04of 12Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole (Chana aur Sarson ka Saag Biryani)View RecipeBiryanis are rice-based casseroles that combine a saucy meat, vegetable or legume curry with basmati rice, whole spices, nuts and raisins. This particular dish is a nutritional powerhouse, thanks to the mustard greens and chickpeas. Look for the specialty spices–cardamom pods, saffron and garam masala–in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets or online at penzeys.com. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2008
04of 12
Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole (Chana aur Sarson ka Saag Biryani)
Biryanis are rice-based casseroles that combine a saucy meat, vegetable or legume curry with basmati rice, whole spices, nuts and raisins. This particular dish is a nutritional powerhouse, thanks to the mustard greens and chickpeas. Look for the specialty spices–cardamom pods, saffron and garam masala–in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets or online at penzeys.com. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2008
05of 12Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus BakeView RecipeThis comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
05of 12
Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake
This comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
06of 12Baked Rice with Roasted Corn, Peppers & OnionsView RecipeThis filling rice casserole, loosely based on paella, features seared corn, roasted peppers, garlic and red onions. If you like, include diced zucchini or chopped green beans as well. A flavorful roasted garlic mayonnaise makes a luxurious topping. Source: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2005
06of 12
Baked Rice with Roasted Corn, Peppers & Onions
This filling rice casserole, loosely based on paella, features seared corn, roasted peppers, garlic and red onions. If you like, include diced zucchini or chopped green beans as well. A flavorful roasted garlic mayonnaise makes a luxurious topping. Source: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2005
07of 12Creamy Turkey and Rice BakeView RecipeThis family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
07of 12
Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake
This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
08of 12Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice CasseroleView RecipeIn Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese. If you already have cooked chicken, use 4 cups and skip Step 2. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010
08of 12
Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole
In Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese. If you already have cooked chicken, use 4 cups and skip Step 2. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010
09of 12Chicken & Broccoli CasseroleView RecipeThis one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019
09of 12
Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019
10of 12Turkey-Vegetable BakeView RecipeNeed to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
10of 12
Turkey-Vegetable Bake
Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
11of 12Chicken and Wild Rice CasseroleView RecipeReduced-fat soup, semi-soft cheese and fat-free milk make this classic casserole recipe low in fat and calories. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
11of 12
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Reduced-fat soup, semi-soft cheese and fat-free milk make this classic casserole recipe low in fat and calories. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
12of 12
Zucchini Rice Casserole
Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Was this page helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Tell us why!
