35 Great Leftover Rice Recipes

This delicious casserole comes together in less than 45 minutes and is a great way to use up a lot of leftover white rice. While it is hearty enough to work as a main dish, it would also be perfect as a side on taco night.

A quick and easy tex mex recipe the whole family will enjoy! Pair with your favorite Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, or carnitas for a simple dinner.

Use leftover rice and rotisserie chicken to make this healthy and refreshing chicken salad. Great for parties, ready in 10 minutes, gluten-free, and also makes a great lunch!

This salad is anything but boring and it's packed with protein from the tuna and eggs! It's fantastic for a light lunch or dinner especially in the warmer months and takes just 10 minutes to make!

The ingredient list for this vegan-friendly leftover rice recipe is simple but full of flavor. Plus it's ready in less than 15 minutes- great for when you are short on time.

Pair these leftover rice cakes with just about any main course meal! They are cheesy, crispy, and cooked to perfection in 10 minutes!

This recipe is not only easy to make but made with simple budget-friendly ingredients too. A great recipe for meal prepping!

Talk about a comforting meal that's easy to make! All you need is leftover rice, chicken, a few spices, peas, and cheese. The best part is that the casserole is ready to eat in 35 minutes.

It probably didn't cross your mind to use up your leftover rice to make a beverage! This horchata is creamy, refreshing, and can even be served warm in the winter months. The only other ingredients you'll need are water, milk, cinnamon, and sugar.

You'll love that this fried rice is ready in less than 30 minutes, is easily customizable with the veggies you like or what you have on hand, and stores well so you can make it ahead of time.

Ditch the takeout and make your own Chipotle-inspired burritos! This recipe is cheap, easy, and ready in 45 minutes.

This kid-friendly casserole is a timeless classic. It uses simple, inexpensive ingredients and freezes well too!

If you love tomato soup, you'll have to try this version with rice and chicken. It's hearty, filling, and can be made with leftover chicken as well.

If you haven't had the chance to experience Bojangle's dirty rice, then trying this recipe is a must! It's such a great quick one-pan dinner.

When you need to use up your leftover Jasmine rice, this will be the recipe to make. It tastes better than takeout and can be paired with any protein for an easy dinner. You can even freeze it in batches to store for later!

Here's another delicious classic casserole that is topped with America's favorite buttery crackers. It's a great one-pan meal, ready in an hour, and has all of the food groups, so no need for sides unless you really want them.

This is one of our favorite rice soups! It's full of flavor, easy to make, reheats well, is ready in 30 minutes, and serves 10 people with just one batch!

No sides are needed with this chicken and broccoli rice casserole! It's made with simple ingredients and is the perfect cozy comfort food.

This simple recipe lets you enjoy the flavors of classic stuffed peppers but without all the work!

This simple rice casserole takes just minutes to mix up and works great as a freezer meal. Serve it as a side with your other preferred Mexican side dishes or eat it as it is for a meatless meal idea. You can also eat it with chips for a tasty appetizer recipe.

If you love traditional fried rice, you'll love this breakfast version! It's made using only 4 ingredients, is ready in less than 15 minutes and is perfect as breakfast or an easy main dish recipe.

All the stuffed pepper flavor you love in a simple, easy-to-make soup. Hearty and delicious!

For those who love tuna, meet your new favorite 30 minute dinner recipe. Serve these muffins with any side dish or make an extra batch to eat throughout the week.

This simple recipe is a fun twist on fried rice. Top it with fried eggs before serving as suggested, or pair it with your favorite chicken recipe. It may be helpful to note that this recipe only makes 2 servings.

Please your crowd with this addicting dirty rice! The recipe calls for hot sausage, but you could use ground beef or breakfast sausage instead. The ingredients are simple and it's on the table in 25 minutes.

Don't be fooled by these vegetarian rice burritos. Even though they are meatless, they are super filling and jam-packed with Mexican flavor. They are ready in less than 25 minutes, can be served as is or with a side, and they reheat well.

This hearty soup uses leftover brown rice. It's lightened up by using milk instead of cream and you get tons of nutrition from the veggies.

Rice pudding is probably one of the most traditional ways to use up leftover rice. It's creamy, rich, stores well, and may be your new favorite dessert recipe.

These tuna burritos are cheap to make, can be eaten for lunch, dinner, or as a snack, and they only take 10 minutes to make.

Stuffed peppers with a delicious twist! They can easily be made the night before and then just baked in the oven when ready.

This simple skillet recipe is ready in 30 minutes and makes an easy side dish.

A fun, unique dip recipe that is perfect for using up that little bit of leftover rice.

My family loves these easy wraps! They're perfect for days when you are short on time and they can easily be adapted to suit your preferences or ingredients. So delicious!

Zucchini bake can be served year-round, but it's especially good in the summer when you have an abundance of squash.