Cheesy Ranch Chicken Rice by @cookinginthemidwest
Chicken and rice cooked in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with bacon.
Rice is a simple staple that works with almost any meal. It cooks into soft grains that soak up sauces and seasonings, making it a reliable base for bowls, stir fries, and skillet dinners.
Rinse rice before cooking if you want lighter, separate grains. This removes some of the surface starch.
Most white rice cooks in about 15–20 minutes, while brown rice takes longer and needs more liquid.
Once the rice is cooked, let it sit covered for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
Leftover rice is great for fried rice or quick skillet meals the next day.
Chicken
Ground Beef
Steak
Pork
Shrimp
Eggs
Used as the base for rice bowls with meat and vegetables
Stirred into fried rice or skillet meals
Served alongside grilled chicken, pork, or steak
Added to soups and brothy dishes
Mixed into casseroles or baked dinners
Topped with eggs, vegetables, or simple sauces
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