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The dump-and-bake method of cooking isn’t fancy, but it’s sure convenient when we need to get a meal on the table without any effort. These budget-friendly chicken and rice recipes come together with very little prep time, are full of flavor, and make everyone at the table happy!

Dump and bake chicken fajita casserole recipe served in a white dish on a wooden table.

Sometimes we just don’t have the time, energy, or desire to cook dinner! When your family needs a homecooked meal with minimal work, then our library of dump-and-bake recipes comes to the rescue. Whether you go with a Mexican-inspired dish, are craving Asian flavors, or just want a cozy comfort food classic, these chicken and rice recipes are sure to please!

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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

With just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish! There’s no need to pre-cook the rice, pre-cook the chicken, or pre-cook the veggies, making the cozy, family-friendly meal a simple option for busy nights!

Dump and Bake Italian Chicken and Rice

This Dump and Bake Italian Chicken and Rice is an easy and healthy dinner recipe that comes together in about 10 minutes! Even the rice cooks in the dish, making this a fast and wholesome casserole to please even the pickiest little eaters.

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Dump-and-Bake Cheesy Chicken and Rice

With just 5 minutes of prep, this dump-and-bake cheesy chicken and rice casserole with zucchini is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish! There’s no need to pre-cook the rice or the veggies — just stir everything together and pop it in the oven.

Square side shot of a bowl of chicken tzatziki with rice and fresh herbs on a dinner table.

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

The easiest chicken tzatziki bakes in a casserole with rice, and is finished with a creamy, garlicky yogurt sauce, fresh lemon, and bright herbs. Pair the dish with crisp veggies and pita bread for a light, healthy, and flavorful meal!

Square overhead shot of a serving spoon in a pan of dump-and-bake chicken chili casserole.

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Chili Casserole

If you like white chicken chili, then you’ll love this zesty, flavorful, dump-and-bake chicken chili casserole! You don’t even have to pre-cook the rice or the meat. Just stir together the raw ingredients and pop the dish in the oven!

Square overhead shot of a bowl of egg roll casserole on a brown cement table.

Dump-and-Bake Egg Roll Casserole

With just 5 minutes of prep, this dump-and-bake egg roll casserole is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish! There’s no need to pre-cook the rice or the veggies — just stir everything together and pop it in the oven. All of the delicious flavors of your favorite fried Chinese restaurant appetizer come together in a lighter, faster, one-dish meal!

Square overhead shot of a bowl of dump and bake aloha chicken and rice

Dump-and-Bake Aloha Chicken and Rice

This dump-and-bake aloha chicken and rice is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish! With just 10 minutes of prep you can stir together this easy, Hawaiian-inspired meal that tastes like chicken and pineapple fried rice — without the work!

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Dump-and-Bake Chicken and Wild Rice Pilaf

Herb-seasoned wild rice, veggies, cranberries, toasted pecans, and juicy baked chicken thighs make this dump-and-bake wild rice pilaf a cozy, flavorful, and comforting one-pan dinner!

Square overhead shot of dump-and-bake chicken fajita casserole.

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Fajita Casserole

If you like chicken fajitas, then you’ll love this zesty, flavorful, dump-and-bake chicken fajita casserole! You don’t even have to pre-cook the rice or the veggies. Just stir everything together for an easy dinner with 10 minutes of prep!

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Hey, I’m Blair!

Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

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