Chicken and Rice Patties

Chicken and Rice Patties

chicken rice cups

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 27m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

68
calories
2,7g
fat
4g
carbohydrates
6,6g
protein
55mg
cholesterol
48mg
sodium
Chicken and Rice Patties

Recipe Description

Turn your family-favorite fried rice into these delicious Chicken and Rice Patties perfect for school lunches and even as finger food for a party. Made with only 7 simple ingredients, these baked rice cups are ready in less than 30 minutes. What I also love about this recipe is that the patties are baked in a muffin pan, which makes them the perfect portion size and eases the clean up. 

First, sear the chicken breast in a hot skillet, then shred the chicken and set aside. In a bowl, whisk eggs and add the cooked chicken and rice, grated carrots, spring onions, and ¾ of the grated mozzarella cheese. Mix well and divide between the greased muffin cups. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until golden brown. Serve warm or cool completely to serve lately.  

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

Ingredients for Chicken and Rice Patties

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 200 °C/ 400 °F.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    5 min
    Step 2 - Chicken and Rice Patties

    In a medium skillet, heat ½ tablespoon olive oil and cook 1 chicken breast until it starts to brown.

  3. 3

    Shred chicken

    2 min
    Step 3 - Chicken and Rice Patties

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and use a fork to shred the meat. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Combine ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Chicken and Rice Patties

    In a large bowl, whisk 3 eggs and add 3 cups cooked rice, the shredded chicken, 1 cup grated carrots, 3 finely sliced spring onions, and about ¾ grated mozzarella cheese and mix well.

  5. 5

    Fill muffin pan

    3 min
    Step 5 - Chicken and Rice Patties

    Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray and divide the rice mixture evenly between the muffin cups. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 6 - Chicken and Rice Patties

    Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

  7. 7

    Cool

    Step 7 - Chicken and Rice Patties

    Leave to sit in the pan for a few minutes before removing to a wire cooling rack to cool. Using a knife, work around the edges of the rice patties to remove them easier.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Chicken and Rice PattiesStep 8 - Chicken and Rice Patties

    Serve the chicken rice patties warm or let cool completely.

The whole family will love these easy, kid-friendly Chicken and Rice Patties. Served warm or cold with a sauce of choice, these chicken rice patties make for a delicious starter or snack. Give this recipe a go soon, and let us know in the comments below how your next batch turns out!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Alice Johnson
February 6, 2025
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Simply delicious patties!

Wes
October 22, 2024
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Loved these patties at my kid's birthday party

Nina
August 29, 2024
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These patties were a hit at our family gathering. Quick to make and easy to enjoy.

Nina
August 28, 2024
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Delicious! My kids loved these Chicken and Rice Patties. I made them for a family gathering, and they were a huge hit! So easy to prepare and clean up was a breeze. Will definitely make again!

Brandy
August 14, 2024
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OMG, these Chicken and Rice Patties are a lifesaver! Made them for my niece's bday, and they vanished super quick. So easy to whip up, and I just love how clean the muffin pan is afterward. Def making these again!

Fernando Gomez
June 20, 2024
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¡Delicioso! Hice estas empanadas de pollo y arroz para una reunión y todos quedaron encantados. Mi abuela siempre decía que la comida hecha con amor sabe mejor, y eso fue exactamente lo que sentí al compartir este platillo. Sin duda, lo haré más seguido.

Grace
December 8, 2023
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These Chicken and Rice Patties are awesome. I whipped them up for my kiddos, and they were a hit. Super easy to make and clean up was a breeze. Perfect for busy weeknights, and they loved the cheesy flavor. Definitely making them again.

Alice Thompson
October 8, 2023
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Delicious rice patties

Ryan Smith
May 2, 2023
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Superb patties for family fun

Victor
March 12, 2023
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These Chicken and Rice Patties are simply awesome! I made them for my kids' lunchboxes, and they gobbled them up like they were candy. The best part? Cleanup was a breeze with the muffin pan. This recipe is now a staple in our home for busy days.

Hannah Smith
March 7, 2023
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Superb flavor explosion!

Emily
March 2, 2023
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OMG, these Chicken and Rice Patties are the bomb! I whipped 'em up for my kids' lunchboxes, and they were a hit! Super easy to make, and cleanup was a breeze. I added some extra cheese because, well, why not? Always a crowd-pleaser! Def makin’ these again!

Willy
February 4, 2023
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¡Increíble! Hice estas empanadas de pollo para la cena y mis hijos estaban tremendo felices. Es super fácil y rápido. Me encanta que solo necesite 7 ingredientes. Definitivamente, se convertirán en un clásico en nuestra casa.

Gina
February 2, 2023
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Simply delicious patties.

Ursula
February 1, 2023
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Great for quick lunches, kids loved them.

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