{"id":1581459,"date":"2022-04-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1581459"},"modified":"2024-09-22T16:23:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T21:23:47","slug":"best-rice-cooker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-rice-cooker\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Rice Cookers of 2024, Tested By Our Kitchen Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"Rice is a major component of many of our favorite dishes. It serves as a foundation for delicious curry recipes<\/a>, adds texture to soups<\/a> and fills out our menus when made as a side dish<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAs common as this ingredient is, it often can give even regular cooks some trouble (raise your hand if you've ever scorched a pot of rice!). Even if rice doesn't present major problems for you, keeping an eye on the pot while working on other parts of your meal is a pain. That's where finding the best rice cooker comes in. A good rice cooker takes care of making this grain perfectly tender<\/a> and keeping it warm while you finish up that stir-fry<\/a>.\r\n\r\nOur guide to how to cook rice<\/a> is full of tips and helpful advice for making different varieties of rice.\r\nWhat to Look for When Shopping for a Rice Cooker<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\nThere are what seems like limitless rice cooker options out there. Our Test Kitchen<\/a> provided its top picks below, but be sure to keep these considerations in mind when you're choosing from our favorites (or choosing one of your own):\r\n\r\n \tCapacity:\u00a0<\/strong>How many people do you typically cook for? Look for rice cookers that produce four cups or more if cooking rice as a side for the family.<\/li>\r\n \tSettings: <\/strong>Do you want your rice cooker to just cook rice? Do you regularly cook other grains as well?<\/li>\r\n \tCleanup: <\/strong>What level of cleanup would you prefer? Some models offer dishwasher-safe inserts. Others require hand washing.<\/li>\r\n \tPrice:\u00a0<\/strong>Keep in mind how much you want to spend. There are good options at any price point. You'll find worthwhile rice cookers starting at just $25.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOur Test Kitchen-Preferred Rice Cookers<\/h2>\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"49501\"]\r\n\r\nAfter testing eight rice cooker brands by cooking white, brown and wild rice, four rose to the top and earned the title of Test Kitchen-Preferred<\/a>.\r\nBest Basic Model: IMUSA Electric Nonstick Rice Cooker<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nLove rice? Make it all the time? Don't need any frills? You'll want an IMUSA Electric Nonstick Rice Cooker<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis appliance produced reliably good rice in each of our tests for white, brown and wild rice<\/a>. With just a single setting, this rice cooker manages to cook and steam these different grains<\/a> perfectly. The texture is terrific and the cleanup is a cinch thanks to the nonstick insert.\r\n\r\nBesides producing spot-on rice every time, the IMUSA rice cooker also worked fast. In 19 minutes our Test Kitchen opened the lid to find perfectly fluffy white rice. Brown and wild rice took just 25 minutes\u2014a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop.\r\n\r\n \tCapacity:\u00a0<\/strong>3 cups, but IMUSA also makes 5- and 8- cup models<\/li>\r\n \tFeatures:\u00a0<\/strong>Nonstick insert, automatic keep-warm setting<\/li>\r\n \tPrice:\u00a0<\/strong>$23<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B008G00FYC\/\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" product_name=\"IMUSA USA GAU-00011 Electric Nonstick Rice Cooker 3-Cup (Uncooked) 6-Cup (Cooked), White\" product_price=\"27.56\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Amazon.com\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\nBest for Families: Tiger Rice Cooker<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen you cook for a large family or host frequent parties, a compact three-cup rice maker just won't cut it. Fortunately,\u00a0Tiger<\/strong><\/a> makes generously sized rice cookers in eight- and 10-cup models.\r\n\r\nThis attractive and streamlined rice cooker was one of our Test Kitchen's favorite small appliances. Time and time again, Tiger made tender, fluffy rice. Even wild rice, which can be tricky to cook, turned out perfectly. In fact, the Tiger rice cooker made the best wild rice of any model we tried; bear that in mind if wild rice<\/a> makes regular appearances on your dinner table.\r\n\r\nAnother bonus of this cooker: It was a breeze to use. Just hit the cook switch and you're good to go. There are no secrets to great rice with this appliance.\r\n\r\n \tCapacity:\u00a0<\/strong>8 cups, with 3-, 4-, 5.5- and 10-cup models also available<\/li>\r\n \tFeatures:\u00a0<\/strong>Nonstick pot, retractable cord, audible alert when rice is done, removable and washable steam insert<\/li>\r\n \tPrice:\u00a0<\/strong>$137<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1269669\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FTiger-JNP-S15U-HU-8-Cup-Rice-Cooker-and-Warmer-Urban-Satin%2F183988050\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" product_name=\"Tiger JNP-S15U-HU 8-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Urban Satin\" product_price=\"139.95\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Lifestyle by Focus\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\nBest Rice Cooker for Small Spaces: BLACK + DECKER Rice Cooker<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you don't have much space to spare but love the idea of rice made easy, grab this BLACK + DECKER Rice Cooker<\/strong><\/a>. This compact appliance cooks just enough rice for a pair\u2014ideal for when you make Chinese takeout-inspired recipes<\/a> for your date night in.\r\n\r\nThe BLACK + DECKER rice cooker isn't fancy or flashy but it does its job well and quickly. This rice cooker made white rice in about 23 minutes\u2014that's less time than it takes for the delivery person to make it to your door.\r\n\r\n \tCapacity:\u00a0<\/strong>3 cups<\/li>\r\n \tFeatures:\u00a0<\/strong>Nonstick insert, automatic keep-warm setting<\/li>\r\n \tPrice:\u00a0<\/strong>$25<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1269669\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBLACK-DECKER-3-Cup-Electric-Rice-Cooker-with-Keep-Warm-Function-White-RC503%2F51800323\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" product_name=\"BLACK+DECKER Uncooked Rice Cooker, 3-cup, White\" product_price=\"15.03\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Amazon.com\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\nBest Splurge Model: Panasonic Japanese Rice Cooker<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you\u00a0really<\/em> serious about your rice? Do you eat it more than once a week? Then you should consider spending a bit more on your rice cooker. Just like with any other appliance, if you use it frequently, you won't regret leveling up a bit to the\u00a0Panasonic Japanese Rice Cooker<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis model has 12 different presets that allow you to cook more than just rice; you can also slow cook, steam and cook quinoa in this appliance. And when it comes to rice, you can choose your settings from fluffy, white rice (perfect for an easy side) to sushi rice<\/a> that's just the right texture for your California roll<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThese pitch-perfect grains take a smidge longer to produce than other models, but the customization is well worth it according to our Test Kitchen.\r\n\r\nAnd if you're serious about Asian cooking, be sure to check out different types of woks<\/a> and pick up the Chinese cooking tools<\/a> to fill out your kitchen.\r\n\r\n \tCapacity:\u00a0<\/strong>10 cups<\/li>\r\n \tFeatures: <\/strong>Ceramic-coated nonstick insert, 12 pre-programmed settings, LCD screen<\/li>\r\n \tPrice:\u00a0<\/strong>$540<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Panasonic-Multi-Cooker-SR-HZ106-Uncooked-Induction\/dp\/B00X9JNWGS\/\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" product_name=\"Panasonic 5 Cup (Uncooked) Japanese Rice Cooker with Induction Heating System and Pre-Programmed Cooking Options for Brown Rice, White Rice, and Porridge or Soup - 1.0 Liter - SR-HZ106 (Black)\" product_price=\"439.95\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Amazon.com\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\nHow to Make the Most of Your Rice Cooker<\/h2>\r\nOur Test Kitchen's recommendation: Use your rice cooker whenever you can! This set-it-and-forget-it gadget makes your rice perfectly and with near-zero effort. Start with some white rice recipes<\/a> then move on to brown rice dishes<\/a>.\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 63<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"33617\" msn_thumb_id=\"722315\" type_of_player=\"jw\" \/]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nStuffed Pepper Soup\r\n<\/a><\/h2>\r\nI was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! \u2014Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Go to Recipe\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/stuffed-pepper-soup\/\" \/]\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Southwest Rice<\/a>Bright, colorful and chock-full of flavor, this hearty southwest rice will become a favorite side to all your Tex-Mex mains. With total prep and cook time coming in under 30 minutes, it's also ideal for busy weeknights.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Chicken and Rice<\/a>On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken dish - with its delicate lemon flavor - fits the bill and it's inexpensive to boot. \u2014Kat Thompson, Prineville, OregonGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Texas-Style Spanish Rice<\/a>The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I've modified the spices to suit my family's tastes. It's become a favorite at our house\u2014see if it doesn't do the same at yours! \u2014Melissa Pride, Plano, TexasGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Herbed Rice Pilaf<\/a>Combine toasted rice, a few pantry staples and fresh herbs for a flavor-packed herbed rice pilaf.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Jambalaya<\/a>This low-effort slow-cooker jambalaya recipe features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, various vegetables, bold flavors and plenty of spice. It's the ultimate one-pot meal any time of year.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken, Rice and Beans<\/a>With pantry spices, salsa and lean chicken breast, our flavorful chicken, rice and beans recipe simmers up on the stovetop for a quick weeknight meal.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Korean Beef and Rice<\/a>If you like bulgogi, think of this Korean beef and rice recipe as the quick-and-dirty version. Using ground beef instead of sliced steak, it's ready in just 15 minutes, start to finish.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Stuffed Peppers with Rice<\/a>\r\n\r\nNext time you need a comforting dinner, these stuffed peppers with rice will answer the call. With tender peppers, rice, beef and velvety cheese, the balance of flavors and textures is on point.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Wild Rice Soup<\/a>This wild rice soup is delicious and versatile, so you can easily make it, and then make it your own. Experiment with different proteins, extra vegetables and your favorite herbs.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole<\/a>I am fond of this lighter version of my shrimp casserole. It has only half the calories and sodium and less fat than my original recipe. \u2014Marie Roberts, Lake Charles, LouisianaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Rice and Bean Enchiladas<\/a>You won\u2019t miss the meat with this rice and bean enchiladas recipe. These enchiladas are hearty and filling, and you can make them spicy or mild depending on your preferences. Stash them in the freezer for a quick-and-easy meal in the coming weeks.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tilapia with Jasmine Rice<\/a>Serve this light, healthy tilapia and jasmine rice dish with a quick chopped salad.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Avgolemono Soup<\/a>Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup. Fortunately, it's harder to pronounce than it is to make!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Spicy Chicken and Rice<\/a>As a working mom with two kids, I have little time to prepare something hearty during the week. This recipe is easily tossed together in the morning and fabulous to come home to at night. Both of my picky eaters love it! \u2014Jessica Costello, Westminster, MassachusettsGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Corn, Rice & Bean Burritos<\/a>No one will miss the meat when you dish up these satisfying burritos bursting with a fresh-tasting filling. They\u2019re fast to fix and won\u2019t put a dent in your wallet. \u2014Sharon W. Bickett, Chester, South CarolinaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole<\/a>This chicken and wild rice casserole is the perfect dinner for when you need something easy, balanced and friendly for the whole family. Precooked chicken and rice make it even quicker.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cranberry Chicken and Wild Rice<\/a>Tender chicken is baked in a sweet-tart cranberry sauce for this elegant entree. This chicken is delicious, and it\u2019s so easy to prepare and I love that I can do other things while it bakes. \u2014Evelyn Lewis, Independence, Missouri\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Mexican Chicken and Rice<\/a>A one-pot skillet meal, Mexican chicken and rice is filled with tasty Mex-inspired goodness. Bookmark it for those weeknights when you're rushed but still craving something nourishing for dinner.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemony Turkey Rice Soup<\/a>This turkey rice soup manages to be equal parts exciting and comforting thanks to the savory, tangy broth infused with fresh lemon juice.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Spanish Rice with Ground Beef<\/a>I don't know the origin of this recipe, but it's been in my family for a long time. I can remember eating it often as a little girl.\u2014Beverly Austin, Fulton, MissouriGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Turkey a la King with Rice<\/a>I like to make this dish with our leftover turkey. It's a nice change from casseroles and so simple. Serve over rice, noodles, biscuits or toast. \u2014Pat Lemke, Brandon, WisconsinGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Chicken Fried Rice<\/a>After my first child was born, I needed meals that were satisfying and fast. This easy chicken fried rice is now part of our regular dinner rotation. \u2014 Alicia Gower, Auburn, New YorkGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sirloin Strips over Rice<\/a>I found this recipe in a movie magazine some 20 years ago. It was the favorite of some male star, but I don\u2019t remember which one. Its great flavor and the fact that leftovers just get better have made it a family favorite! \u2014Karen Dunn, Kansas City, MissouriGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Peachy Pork with Rice<\/a>Peach preserves sweeten the spicy salsa in this delicious dish that\u2019s nice enough for company. Adjust the heat level to taste by using mild or spicy salsa and seasoning. \u2014Melissa Molaison, Hawkinsville, Georgia\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Vegan Burritos<\/a>This classic vegan burrito is packed with rice and beans for a filling plant-based meal that's so easy to make.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Salsa Rice<\/a>Salsa rice adds a little kick of flavor and color to regular ol' rice. What's more, this recipe doesn't require any special tools or techniques\u2014just three ingredients.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken & Wild Rice Strudels<\/a>I wanted the buttery crunch of layered pastry without the sweet filling of strudel. Using rotisserie chicken from the store, I found my savory answer. \u2014Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cumin Rice with Avocado<\/a>Cumin, picante sauce and avocado do a terrific job of perking up rice in this any-day side dish. \u2014Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Shrimp Fried Rice<\/a>This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can't get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. Consider it when you need a different main dish or brunch item. \u2014Sandra Thompson, White Hall, ArkansasGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 63<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"33617\" msn_thumb_id=\"722315\" type_of_player=\"jw\" \/]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nStuffed Pepper Soup\r\n<\/a><\/h2>\r\nI was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! \u2014Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Go to Recipe\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/stuffed-pepper-soup\/\" \/]\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Southwest Rice<\/a>Bright, colorful and chock-full of flavor, this hearty southwest rice will become a favorite side to all your Tex-Mex mains. With total prep and cook time coming in under 30 minutes, it's also ideal for busy weeknights.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Chicken and Rice<\/a>On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken dish - with its delicate lemon flavor - fits the bill and it's inexpensive to boot. \u2014Kat Thompson, Prineville, OregonGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Texas-Style Spanish Rice<\/a>The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I've modified the spices to suit my family's tastes. It's become a favorite at our house\u2014see if it doesn't do the same at yours! \u2014Melissa Pride, Plano, TexasGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Herbed Rice Pilaf<\/a>Combine toasted rice, a few pantry staples and fresh herbs for a flavor-packed herbed rice pilaf.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Jambalaya<\/a>This low-effort slow-cooker jambalaya recipe features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, various vegetables, bold flavors and plenty of spice. It's the ultimate one-pot meal any time of year.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken, Rice and Beans<\/a>With pantry spices, salsa and lean chicken breast, our flavorful chicken, rice and beans recipe simmers up on the stovetop for a quick weeknight meal.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Korean Beef and Rice<\/a>If you like bulgogi, think of this Korean beef and rice recipe as the quick-and-dirty version. Using ground beef instead of sliced steak, it's ready in just 15 minutes, start to finish.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Stuffed Peppers with Rice<\/a>\r\n\r\nNext time you need a comforting dinner, these stuffed peppers with rice will answer the call. With tender peppers, rice, beef and velvety cheese, the balance of flavors and textures is on point.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Wild Rice Soup<\/a>This wild rice soup is delicious and versatile, so you can easily make it, and then make it your own. Experiment with different proteins, extra vegetables and your favorite herbs.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole<\/a>I am fond of this lighter version of my shrimp casserole. It has only half the calories and sodium and less fat than my original recipe. \u2014Marie Roberts, Lake Charles, LouisianaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Rice and Bean Enchiladas<\/a>You won\u2019t miss the meat with this rice and bean enchiladas recipe. These enchiladas are hearty and filling, and you can make them spicy or mild depending on your preferences. Stash them in the freezer for a quick-and-easy meal in the coming weeks.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tilapia with Jasmine Rice<\/a>Serve this light, healthy tilapia and jasmine rice dish with a quick chopped salad.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Avgolemono Soup<\/a>Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup. Fortunately, it's harder to pronounce than it is to make!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Spicy Chicken and Rice<\/a>As a working mom with two kids, I have little time to prepare something hearty during the week. This recipe is easily tossed together in the morning and fabulous to come home to at night. Both of my picky eaters love it! \u2014Jessica Costello, Westminster, MassachusettsGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Corn, Rice & Bean Burritos<\/a>No one will miss the meat when you dish up these satisfying burritos bursting with a fresh-tasting filling. They\u2019re fast to fix and won\u2019t put a dent in your wallet. \u2014Sharon W. Bickett, Chester, South CarolinaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole<\/a>This chicken and wild rice casserole is the perfect dinner for when you need something easy, balanced and friendly for the whole family. Precooked chicken and rice make it even quicker.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cranberry Chicken and Wild Rice<\/a>Tender chicken is baked in a sweet-tart cranberry sauce for this elegant entree. This chicken is delicious, and it\u2019s so easy to prepare and I love that I can do other things while it bakes. \u2014Evelyn Lewis, Independence, Missouri\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Mexican Chicken and Rice<\/a>A one-pot skillet meal, Mexican chicken and rice is filled with tasty Mex-inspired goodness. Bookmark it for those weeknights when you're rushed but still craving something nourishing for dinner.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemony Turkey Rice Soup<\/a>This turkey rice soup manages to be equal parts exciting and comforting thanks to the savory, tangy broth infused with fresh lemon juice.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Spanish Rice with Ground Beef<\/a>I don't know the origin of this recipe, but it's been in my family for a long time. I can remember eating it often as a little girl.\u2014Beverly Austin, Fulton, MissouriGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Turkey a la King with Rice<\/a>I like to make this dish with our leftover turkey. It's a nice change from casseroles and so simple. Serve over rice, noodles, biscuits or toast. \u2014Pat Lemke, Brandon, WisconsinGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Chicken Fried Rice<\/a>After my first child was born, I needed meals that were satisfying and fast. This easy chicken fried rice is now part of our regular dinner rotation. \u2014 Alicia Gower, Auburn, New YorkGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sirloin Strips over Rice<\/a>I found this recipe in a movie magazine some 20 years ago. It was the favorite of some male star, but I don\u2019t remember which one. Its great flavor and the fact that leftovers just get better have made it a family favorite! \u2014Karen Dunn, Kansas City, MissouriGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Peachy Pork with Rice<\/a>Peach preserves sweeten the spicy salsa in this delicious dish that\u2019s nice enough for company. Adjust the heat level to taste by using mild or spicy salsa and seasoning. \u2014Melissa Molaison, Hawkinsville, Georgia\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Vegan Burritos<\/a>This classic vegan burrito is packed with rice and beans for a filling plant-based meal that's so easy to make.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Salsa Rice<\/a>Salsa rice adds a little kick of flavor and color to regular ol' rice. What's more, this recipe doesn't require any special tools or techniques\u2014just three ingredients.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken & Wild Rice Strudels<\/a>I wanted the buttery crunch of layered pastry without the sweet filling of strudel. Using rotisserie chicken from the store, I found my savory answer. \u2014Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cumin Rice with Avocado<\/a>Cumin, picante sauce and avocado do a terrific job of perking up rice in this any-day side dish. \u2014Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Shrimp Fried Rice<\/a>This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can't get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. Consider it when you need a different main dish or brunch item. \u2014Sandra Thompson, White Hall, ArkansasGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t