One-Pan Ham and Rice Skillet
One-Pan Ham and Rice Skillet is made in under 20 minutes. Only a few ingredients and you’ll have dinner on the table. This is a budget friendly meal that anyone can make.
ONE-PAN HAM AND RICE SKILLET
I was recently asked to help a group of 17/18 year olds in our church learn how to meal prep and learn how to cook some basic recipes at college.
This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked this from my fellow mom friends for their kids which is why I created a category called “Super Easy Recipes“. These are recipes that anyone that can follow basic instructions can make with just a few instructions and minimal ingredients.
While I was prepping for this class I realized I actually have a huge passion for this kind of cooking. I’m not a college kid but doesn’t all the same criteria (quick and easy meals) apply to almost all of us?
Who really thinks to themselves, “Oh I really want to spend a lot of time cooking and hope to use every single spice in my kitchen with obscure things from the grocery store.” Yeah. Not a soul.
So this Ham and Rice Skillet is one of many meals to come. Because I have so many ideas my head is going to explode!
Start by sauteeing the onion and garlic in some olive oil. Add the rice to the skillet.
Next, add the some chicken broth.
Add some diced ham.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender.
Add some cheese and green onions. You’re done!
Okay. How simple is that?
OTHER ONE-PAN RECIPES
- One-Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice
- One-Pan Chicken Fajita Rice
- One-Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice
- One Dish Chicken, Black Beans, and Rice
- One-Pot Bacon Broccoli Pasta
- One-Pan Easy Beef Burrito Skillet
- One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet
One-Pan Ham and Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup white onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (I like to use Better than Boullion Chicken Base)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- (optional) 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Sautee until onion is soft.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, and ham. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover pan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese and then sprinkle the rest on top. Replace cover to pan to melt the cheese. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve!
I did make it tonight, needs a little zing of some sort, smells wonderful when cooking. made a touch worechese may help as well as some sort of spice. very hearty , I did use  chicken stock  . I think great way to use leftovers.k
This was a great base, I added more onion, garlic, also Worcestershire and other spices. I also added a spoonful of sour cream at the end with the cheese, I also added paprika, sage, and pepper. Turned out perfect.
Great to hear!
I have not tried this recipe, but I am 99% sure I would like it.
The idea of teaching College Bound youth to cook easy, healthy and flavorful meals is genius!
Thank you!
I made this tonight for my daughter and I. I asked her what she thought of it and she said “interesting”, in other words it was ok but wasn’t interested in trying again. I added a little more onion and garlic, also 2 t. of parsley and 2 scrambled eggs. It was done quicker than stated in the recipe. All in all it wasn’t bad just different.
Okay. Different taste buds for everyone!
This is fabulous! My family loved it! Next time I will have to double the recipe because everyone requested seconds! I served it with a side of carrots, but I’m wondering if something else could be added to make it a little more hearty?
You could definitely add some broccoli or just double it.
Will brown rice work?