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On a budget and looking for cheap but filling meals for you and your family? I’ve put together a list of 20 Cheap Rice Packed Recipes that you’re going to love!
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Sometimes we just need budget friendly meals to get us through rough times or to keep us within our budget for the month! I’ve been there and I’ve eaten my fair share of just rice meals over the years. However, I love rice and I’m happy to have it anytime! If you’re looking for some budget friendly dinner ideas and recipes, I’ve pulled together 20 Cheap Rice Packed Recipes that I hope you’ll love!
20 Cheap Rice Packed Recipes
On a budget and looking for cheap but filling meals for you and your family? I've put together a list of Cheap Rice Packed Recipes that you're going to love! 1 You’re going to love how easy thisGarden Market Chicken recipe is to make! It’s simple to put together and quick enough for lunch or dinner! 2 This easyChicken and Rice Casserole has “southern momma and southerngrandma” written all over it. It’s quick to put together, feeds a crowd and it’s always a winner at the table! 3 I turned turn my favoritebroccoli casserole side dish into a full meal by adding chicken and hearty mushrooms! 4 Photo Credit:littlesunnykitchen.com This one-pot mushroom rice is full of flavor, ready in under 30 minutes, and so easy to make!It’s so good that it can be served on its own as a main dish.All you need is a large tray of mushrooms, garlic, onion, rice, and fresh green onions! 5 Photo Credit:littlesunnykitchen.com Bring the hibachi restaurant to your house, and make your own homemade Instant Pot fried rice! It’s so easy to make, and the flavors are phenomenal! 6 Photo Credit:www.lemonblossoms.com ThisRice Casseroleis filled with corn, roasted green chiles, sour cream, cilantro, and cheese then baked until perfectly golden! Creamy, cheesy and easy to make, this Mexican Casserole is always a family favorite! 7 Photo Credit:freezermeals101.com Get dinner on the table quickly with this super easy Chicken Asparagus Bake. This freezer meal is ready to eat in just 20 minutes. Everything in this freezer meal casserole is already cooked so when you make it for dinner, all you need to do is heat it up. 8 Photo Credit:www.amummytoo.co.uk Gently spiced, quick and easy rice and bean filled tacos. A great family recipe that uses pantry staples. 9 Photo Credit:thecookwaregeek.com Arroz chaufa is a Peruvian style fried rice with chicken, eggs, and ham. This is a Chinese inspired recipe that was created in Peru— thanks to Chinese immigration. So, it has the best of two worlds. 10 The Loco Moco is a Hawaiian favorite that I’ve been making for Thomas back here on the mainland ever since our Anniversary trip to the Island years ago! 11 Photo Credit:thefarmgirlgabs.com Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Ranch Casserole is a comforting meal that will warm your up on a cold day. It’s perfect to make for a quick weeknight dinner. 12 Photo Credit:www.tosimplyinspire.com Stuffed Red Peppersare a simple, healthy meal combining ground turkey and brown rice with spices then baked in a sweet red pepperfor an ultra flavorful, healthy dinner or lunch. 13 Photo Credit:www.accidentalhappybaker.com Spinach rice casserole is full of creamy cheese and rice mixed with fresh spinach, red bell peppers and red onions. Even if you think you don’t like spinach, this hearty casserole is sure to win you over! 14 Photo Credit:www.thriftyfrugalmom.com This kid friendly Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet recipe takes just 7 basic ingredients, is budget friendly and deliciously satisfying!What’s not to love?! One of our favorite simple ground beef recipes. 15 Photo Credit:www.servedfromscratch.com This One Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice is not only fast and easy to prep, make, AND clean up after, but it’s a delicious weeknight dinner, too! 16 Photo Credit:eatingrichly.com Hawaiian SPAM fried riceis a go to comfort food for locals living in other parts of the world.Fried rice is easyto make, with common ingredients, and tastes just like home. Don’t think you can eat SPAM? Ourfried rice recipeincludes tips onhow to make fried ricewith any meat or veggies on hand, evenvegan and gluten free! 17 Photo Credit:swirlsofflavor.com Change up your Taco Tuesday this week with our One Pot Taco Beef and Rice. A taco skillet recipe that’s quick, easy and delicious will soon become a family favorite taco alternative. With all the flavors of a taco, you can eat this easy taco rice recipe on it’s own or in taco shells. 18 Photo Credit:www.tosimplyinspire.com This all-in-one Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole screams comfort food! It’s a healthier version made with no creamy soups or heavy cream, just simple wholesome ingredients. 19 Photo Credit:keytomylime.com This Turkey Taco Rice Skillet makes the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Made with only one pan and topped with a delicious sauce, you’re sure to love it! 20 These tacos are not anything fancy, but Big Bear makes them and I love them! Some times simple is best 🙂20 Cheap Rice Packed Recipes
Garden Market Chicken
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Mushroom Rice
Instant Pot Fried Rice
Mexican Green Chile Rice Casserole
Chicken Asparagus Bake Freezer Meal
Black Bean & Rice Open-Faced Tacos
Peruvian Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice)
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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Ranch Casserole
Stuffed Red Peppers with Brown Rice and Turkey
Spinach Rice Casserole
Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
One Pot Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli, and Rice
Hawaiian SPAM fried rice
One Pot Taco Beef and Rice
Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole
Turkey Taco Rice Skillet
Corn and Rice Tacos
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