Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet

This Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe is really good. There is just something so ridiculously easy about cooking with rice and broth over the stove! You can easily substitute chicken or turkey for the ham in this recipe if that is all you have in the kitchen!

Why we love this Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe

This is such a great recipe to make after holidays, or when you want to use up some random things leftover in your fridge at the end of the week! While this recipe is more a side dish, if you want to double the rice the rice and broth, this Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe will serve more as a meal. As-is, this is more like a side dish for a family of 4. 

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Can This Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe Be Made Ahead of Time?

You can totally make this Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe ahead of time and just reheat it. I wouldn't recommend freezing it, though!

Ingredients Needed to Make Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe

To make this easy dinner recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¾ cup white rice
• 1-½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped fresh parsley, optional for serving

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The rice is the "standard" rice that takes 15 minutes to cook vs instant rice that cooks in 5. 

How to Make This Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe

Add oil, onion and garlic in a skillet and mix well. Heat over medium low heat until onions are translucent. 

Add rice broth, ham and oregano and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to simmer and cover.

Cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.

Stir in half of the cheese.

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover until melted, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving. 

This Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe serves 4 people. 

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