By Pedro Barbosa • Published:
Looking for comforting and easy dinner ideas? This collection of rice recipes brings together flavorful and satisfying dishes, perfect for busy weekdays or for cozy family meals when you want something quick and easy! From simple rice recipes that take only a few minutes to more classic dishes, there are options for every taste.
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Rice is one of the ingredients we enjoy most in our home, and it’s easy to see why. One of the great advantages of rice recipes is their incredible versatility. From comforting stews with chicken, pork, or fish, to quick and simple meals with tuna or shrimp, it fits perfectly into everyday cooking. You can even prepare delicious and creamy desserts to serve after a meal with this amazing ingredient!
If you enjoy rice recipes, here are some modern and traditional desserts from our cuisine that you can make with this fantastic ingredient: Rice pudding with condensed milk, Rice pudding pie or this classic Arroz doce (Portuguese rice pudding)!
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RICE RECIPES FOR DINNER
1. PORTUGUESE OCTOPUS RICE
This creamy, Portuguese octopus rice is the perfect dinner to serve any time of year. It is a dish full of typical Portuguese flavors.
2. TUNA LEMON RICE WITH GREEN PEAS
This tuna lemon rice with green peas is a quick and easy recipe with a delicious mix of flavors! It’s ready to serve in just 30 minutes!
3. LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP AND RICE
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice recipe is one of the easiest and quickest ways to prepare shrimp and also one of the most delicious!
4. EASY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN RICE
This succulent, tender and easy oven baked chicken rice is a comforting recipe that only takes 30 minutes to bake in the oven!
5. PORTUGUESE DUCK RICE
The most delicious and easy Portuguese duck rice recipe! Combines succulent duck with flavorful rice that only takes 25 minutes to bake!
6. RIBS AND RICE
This simple and comforting ribs and rice recipe combines tender pork ribs, cut into pieces, cooked in a creamy, colorful, and flavorful rice! The rice absorbs the rich juices from the meat and bell peppers, creating a hearty and flavorful meal that is irresistible from the first bite.
7. PORTUGUESE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
This healthy and comforting Portuguese Chicken and Rice Soup is super easy to make! Rice and tender chicken pieces, cooked in a flavorful broth!
8. QUICK AND EASY CURRY RICE
This succulent curry rice is a simple and super quick recipe to make! It’s a dish full of flavors that takes just 5 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook!
9. FISH AND PEAS RICE
Do you like rice recipes? Make this simple and delicious fish and peas rice recipe! Your kids will love it!
10. BEEF STEW WITH RICE
A comforting and tender beef stew with rice! This easy recipe is made with a delicious and creamy tomato sauce full of flavors!
11. EASY TUNA RICE CASSEROLE
To make this easy tuna rice casserole recipe, simply cook the rice and tuna in a pan, brush with egg yolk and bake until golden brown!
12. EASY LEMON RICE
This delicious and easy lemon rice recipe is the perfect side dish to serve with meats or veggies! It only takes 20 minutes to make!
13. CHICKEN AND RICE STEW
This easy chicken and rice stew recipe practically cooks itself! It’s made with tender chicken pieces, rice and a rich tomato sauce full of flavors.
14. CUTTLEFISH WITH RICE
Cuttlefish with rice cooked in a delicious and creamy tomato sauce seasoned with very traditional Portuguese ingredients!
15. GREEN PEAS RICE
This easy green peas rice recipe is the perfect side dish for busy weeknight dinners! You only need 7 ingredients and 35 minutes of your time to make this delicious recipe.
16. EASY TUNA RICE
If you are looking for easy dinner ideas you are in the right place! This quick and tasty tuna rice is one of our favorite dinner dishes! It’s an easy tuna recipe, full of flavors.
17. SALMON STEW WITH RICE
Do you like rice recipes? Try this delicious recipe of salmon stew with rice! It’s a simple, quick and very tasty recipe!
18. SHRIMP RICE
Learn how to make this simple, quick and tasty shrimp rice and get the perfect result with our tips and video guide.
19. PORTUGUESE RICE AND BEANS
This creamy Portuguese rice and beans recipe with pork ribs and chouriço is a deeply nutritious and comforting dish, full of flavor! A rich blend of spices transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible culinary experience – one you’ll savor from the very first bite.
20. GROUND BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE
Do you like recipes with rice? Make this delicious ground beef and rice casserole! It’s simple and quite tasty!
21. CHICKEN AND CHOURIÇO RICE
If you like chicken with rice and want to add a different touch to your recipe, try our version with chouriço… It’s a simple and very tasty recipe.
22. RICE WITH SHRIMP AND LEEK
When you have little time to cook, the solution is to prepare a simple meal! This recipe with rice with shrimp and leek is simple and quite tasty!! It’s the perfect meal for the whole family!
23. QUICK AND EASY CARROT RICE
This Quick and Easy Carrot Rice Recipe is the perfect side dish! It’s a colorful and tasty dish that’s ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
24. EASY TURKEY AND SAUSAGE RICE
This turkey and sausage rice recipe is perfect to serve for the whole family. With simple steps and in just 25 minutes you can make a delicious and easy rice dish.
25. PORTUGUESE CHOURIÇO RICE
This simple and quick Portuguese chouriço rice recipe is simply irresistible! Portuguese chouriço slices mixed in a creamy rice full of flavors!
