Chicken and Celery Rice

Chicken and Celery Rice

satisfying and comforting

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

366
calories
11.3g
fat
50g
carbohydrates
13.3g
protein
30mg
cholesterol
627mg
sodium
Chicken and Celery Rice

Recipe Description

This easy Chicken and Celery Rice recipe is a flavorful dish made with cooked chicken, sautéed celery, and aromatic rice. A humble dish made from simple pantry staples that are really easy to throw together. It’s satisfying, comforting, and delicious.  

Start with the rice. Wash the rice and place in a fine-mesh strainer to drain. In the meantime, heat the chicken stock. Next, melt the rendered chicken fat and stir in the rice. Cook the rice for a few minutes, then pour in the hot stock. While the rice cooks, cook the celery until bright green and start to soften. Add in the cooked chicken and let it warm through. Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and add in the chicken and celery. Let sit for 10 minutes, covered, to continue cooking. Use a fork to fluff the rice and stir in the chicken and celery. If the rice is too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and let rest for another 10 minutes before serving.     

To make the Chicken and Celery Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken and Celery Rice

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Wash and drain rice

    20 min
    Step 1 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    Wash 2 cups long-grain white rice in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Then drain in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl for about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat chicken stock

    2 min
    Step 2 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    In the meantime, pour 2 ¼ cups chicken stock into a small saucepan and add 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Taste and add more fish sauce if needed. Bring the stock to a simmer. Cover and reduce the heat to low to keep the stock hot.

  3. 3

    Heat chicken fat and add rice

    3 min
    Step 3 - Chicken and Celery RiceStep 3 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat. Once the fat is barely shimmering, shake the rice to expel any water, tip it into the saucepan, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the grains look dry.

  4. 4

    Add hot stock

    4 min
    Step 4 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    Pour in the hot stock, stir, and let it come to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Lift the lid occasionally to stir.

  5. 5

    Cook rice

    10 min
    Step 5 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    Once the liquid is barely visible and a few craters appear at the top of the rice, turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cook celery

    2 min
    Step 6 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons rendered chicken fat. Add the celery and cook for about 2 minutes, until bright green and slightly softened.

  7. 7

    Add chicken

    2 min
    Step 7 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    Add 1 ¼ cups torn or coarsely shredded cooked chicken and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to warm through. Remove from the heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add a few drops of fish sauce if you wish.

  8. 8

    Combine rice and chicken mixture

    20 min
    Step 8 - Chicken and Celery RiceStep 8 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    Turn off the heat under the rice and add the celery and chicken, spreading them on top. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes to continue cooking. Use a fork to fluff the rice and stir in the chicken and celery. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if the rice is too dry. Cover and let rest for another 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Chicken and Celery Rice

    To serve, fluff the rice, taste, and adjust for seasoning if needed. Enjoy!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Olivia Smith
March 8, 2025
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Delicious

Quinn
January 31, 2025
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Delicious! Made this after a long day and it was so comforting; reminded me of my mom's cooking.

Megan Clark
January 9, 2025
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Amazing! I made this for our dinner last night and we loved it! Super simple and so flavorful. Perfect for busy nights with the kids!

Jack Johnson
January 6, 2025
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Awesome! Whipped this up on a lazy Sunday, and my kids devoured it. Who knew rice could hold such flavor? Can't wait to make it again!

Emma Johnson
October 6, 2024
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Superb! This Chicken and Celery Rice was a hit! I was worried my kids wouldn't eat it, but they loved it! We made it together on a rainy day, and the whole kitchen smelled amazing. So simple to prep, a real family pleaser!

Laura
March 28, 2024
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Easy and tasty

Zoe76
February 11, 2024
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Such a delight!

Xena
December 14, 2023
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I tried this Chicken and Celery Rice recipe on a rainy evening. It's so simple and comforting. The celery adds a nice crunch to the tender chicken and rice. Perfect for when you're feeling a bit under the weather. This dish will be a regular in my kitchen!

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