Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Casserole Recipes 12 Rice Casserole Recipes By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 15, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Turn rice into a filling and delicious meal with these rice casserole recipes. These casseroles combine rice with vegetables and protein to create a well-rounded dinner. Feel free to use the vegetables you have on hand, as any combination will be tasty. Recipes like Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole and Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake are hearty, healthy and the perfect, simple dish to pop in the oven. 01 of 12 Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole View Recipe Ditch the baking dish and make this easy skillet broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. Cooking the casserole in a skillet keeps the flavors and textures fresh--no mushy, sad broccoli! Serve this easy side with baked chicken for a family-pleasing healthy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. It would also be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a party buffet. Source: Eatingwell.com, September 2019 02 of 12 Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole View Recipe Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 03 of 12 Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake View Recipe This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. It's easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2012 04 of 12 Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole (Chana aur Sarson ka Saag Biryani) View Recipe Biryanis are rice-based casseroles that combine a saucy meat, vegetable or legume curry with basmati rice, whole spices, nuts and raisins. This particular dish is a nutritional powerhouse, thanks to the mustard greens and chickpeas. Look for the specialty spices--cardamom pods, saffron and garam masala--in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets or online at penzeys.com. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2008 05 of 12 Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake View Recipe This comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020 06 of 12 Baked Rice with Roasted Corn, Peppers & Onions View Recipe This filling rice casserole, loosely based on paella, features seared corn, roasted peppers, garlic and red onions. If you like, include diced zucchini or chopped green beans as well. A flavorful roasted garlic mayonnaise makes a luxurious topping. Source: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2005 07 of 12 Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake View Recipe This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 08 of 12 Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole View Recipe In Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese. If you already have cooked chicken, use 4 cups and skip Step 2. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010 09 of 12 Chicken & Broccoli Casserole View Recipe This one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019 10 of 12 Turkey-Vegetable Bake View Recipe Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It's made with brown rice and lots of vegetables. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 11 of 12 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole View Recipe Reduced-fat soup, semi-soft cheese and fat-free milk make this classic casserole recipe low in fat and calories. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 12 of 12 Zucchini Rice Casserole View Recipe We pack extra vegetables into this cheesy baked rice casserole. Plus we substitute brown rice for white, reduce the cheese by half and swap turkey sausage for pork sausage. If you're bringing it to a potluck, plan to reheat it before serving. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2009 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit