Best Saucy Rice Lunch Comfort Food Recipes

COMFORT FOOD RICE CASSEROLE

Comfort Food Rice Casserole image

The ultimate in a rice dish that is very versatile! Moist, creamy, and cheesy. Can be made with shrimp, chicken, hamburger or plain!

Provided by Lisa Gay

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups cooked wild rice (1 pkg.)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup hamburger (optional) or 1 cup chicken (optional)

Steps:

Mix all together and place in greased casserole dish.
You can sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 30-35 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 561.8, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.1

SAUCY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE

Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice image

The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. -Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups hot cooked rice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the water, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger, fennel, turmeric and, if desired, coriander until smooth., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in chicken; brown 3-4 minutes. Pour water mixture into pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUCY RICE LUNCH COMFORT FOOD

Saucy Rice Lunch *comfort Food* image

Very yummy, easy and healthy. Spice it up for a side dish at dinner or eat it more bland for a comfort food lunch...a world of opportunity with this dish

Provided by Spindle To Sashes

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup textured vegetable protein, dry (textured vegetable protein)
1 cup spaghetti sauce (I use Muir Glen Organic Garden Vegetable)
1/2 cup brown rice, dry (organic)
salt