30 White Rice Dishes You’ll Love

Read Time: 14 mins

30 White Rice Dishes You’ll Love2/30 Sausage Ratatouille 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll feel like a great chef when you serve this veggie-packed dish that party guests will rave about. Don’t let the ingredient list fool you: Pantry staples and an easy-cook method make this one a cinch. —Janine Freeman, Blaine, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 337 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 3/30 Lemon Rice Pilaf

The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang

7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No need to buy premade pilaf mix when you can easily make your own in 20 minutes. The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 155 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 4/30 Teriyaki Glazed Chicken 21 Reviews Contest Winner Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to experiment with food. We’re able to buy sweet onions grown on Maui, so I stir-fry them with chicken and carrots for a tasty teriyaki meal. —Kelly Brenneman, Riverdale, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 324 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1922mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 5/30 Thai Coconut Beef 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband

—Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Editor’s tip:

and I love Thai food, but going out on weeknights can be challenging with busy schedules. I wanted to create a Thai-inspired dinner that could double as an easy lunch the following day. The beef is fantastic in this dish, but chicken or pork would be equally delicious! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Editor’s tip: You can also try using jasmine rice in this recipe. It has a lovely, subtle aromatic flavor. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice and toppings): 421 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 731mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often

6/30 Orange Chicken Stir-Fry 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often. I’m delighted with the ingredients as we have six orange trees in our backyard. —Bunny Bronson, Lake Placid, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 277 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 7/30 Turkey Curry with Rice 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I have leftover turkey and a hankering for non-holiday food, I make turkey curry with carrots, cauliflower and mango chutney to spoon over rice. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup turkey mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 363 calories, 9g fat (7g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 8/30 Thai Scallop Saute 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just open a bottle of Thai peanut sauce to give

this seafood stir-fry some serious authenticity

this seafood stir-fry some serious authenticity. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 268 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1000mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. 9/30 Mexican Fiesta Platter 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe proves you don’t need to fuss to prepare an appetizer for a crowd. With generous layers of beef, rice, corn chips and cheese, it’s a nacho lover’s dream!—Ann Nace, Perkasie, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 340

Rice is the main ingredient, with different meats or seafood mixed in

calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. 10/30 Creole Jambalaya 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Jambalaya is a traditional Louisiana dish, coming from our Spanish and French culture. Rice is the main ingredient, with different meats or seafood mixed in. I particularly like this variation with shrimp and ham. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 270 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 11/30 Turkey Rice Casserole 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The recipe for this creamy and comforting casserole came from my aunt as a way to use leftover turkey. I love it so much, however, that I don’t wait for leftovers to make it. The green chiles provide the memorable flavor. —Tamy Baker, Kearney, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 294 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg

cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein

cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 12/30 Easy Asian Glazed Meatballs 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed meatballs over a steaming bed of rice. —Amy Dong, Woodbury, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1296mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 13/30 Slow-Cooker Golombki 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Golombki Recipe

It’s much easier and tastes just as delicious

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I modified my mom’s classic Polish dish to fit my hectic life. Instead of boiling the cabbage and then filling it with beef, I just toss the ingredients in the slow cooker. It’s much easier and tastes just as delicious. —Mary Walker, Clermont, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 307 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1166mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein. 14/30 Chicken Wings Fricassee 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

It’s a nice

Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These old-fashioned sautéed chicken wings with flavorful gravy are equally impressive and inexpensive. They usually draw compliments—and second helpings.—Sundra Lewis, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 477 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1062mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 15/30 Turkey a la King with Rice 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this dish with our leftover turkey. It’s a nice

change from casseroles and so simple

change from casseroles and so simple. Serve over rice, noodles, biscuits or toast. —Pat Lemke, Brandon, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups turkey mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 350 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 16/30 Chicken and Rice Casserole 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves this dish—I consider it the

It’s a time-tested classic

best chicken and rice casserole recipe because it’s a tasty combination of hearty and crunchy ingredients mixed in a creamy sauce. It’s a time-tested classic. —Myrtle Matthews, Marietta, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 439 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 17/30 New Orleans Gumbo 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this New Orleans gumbo for at least 30 years. I’m originally from New Orleans, and I think it’s a

nice taste of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter)

nice taste of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter). Everyone who tastes this gumbo wants the recipe. It’s an old standby for my family, who requests it frequently. —Dolores M. Bridges, Danville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 339 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 18/30 Italian Stuffed Peppers 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cooking the stuffed peppers in a

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

⭐ Expert Tips

• Include seasonal or trendy variations to keep your meals exciting.

• Highlight prep shortcuts or time-saving techniques for busy cooks.

• Consider dietary restrictions and include substitution suggestions.

✅ Key Takeaways

• These dinner ideas are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying special occasions.

• Choose recipes that match your skill level and available kitchen tools.

• Presentation and taste both contribute to a memorable dining experience.

📣 Join Our Community