One Pot Pizza Rice

Introduction

When you crave the flavors of pizza but want a simple, no-fuss meal, One Pot Pizza Rice is your answer. This dish delivers all the cheesy, savory goodness of your favorite slice with the convenience of a quick weeknight dinner—no dough needed. Everything cooks together for minimal cleanup, making it a crowd-pleasing go-to for families and busy home cooks alike.

Deliciously Unique One Pot Pizza Rice

This recipe transforms classic pizza toppings into a satisfying rice dish. Bursting with tomato, melty mozzarella, and your choice of proteins or veggies, every bite captures the essence of pizza with a fun, unexpected twist. Plus, it’s easily customizable—perfect for using up leftovers or tailoring to picky eaters.

Preparing the Perfect Pizza Rice Base

For the rice base, sauté onions and garlic to build flavor, then add uncooked rice and stir until lightly toasted. Tomato sauce, spices, and broth infuse the grains with classic pizza essence. As the rice simmers, it soaks up all that robust flavor making every spoonful unforgettable.

Assembling Your One Pot Pizza Rice

Halfway through cooking, layer on pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms—whatever you love on pizza. Finish with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese before the dish finishes simmering. Let it melt and bubble right in the pot to create that irresistible cheesy topping.

Serving Suggestions for Show Stopping One Pot Pizza Rice

Serve this one pot wonder straight from the pan, garnished with fresh basil, oregano, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra kick. Pair it with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete “pizza night” experience, minus the delivery wait.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 4 hearty servings. Each serving contains approximately 350-450 calories, depending on your chosen toppings and cheese. It’s a nutritious, filling meal you can enjoy any night of the week.

Deliciously Unique One Pot Pizza Rice (Recap)

By layering classic pizza toppings on a savory, one pot rice base, you get all the joy of pizza night with none of the hassle. This dish is endlessly adaptable and sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section—perfect for efficient grocery trips and meal planning.

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
2. Add the uncooked rice. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to lightly toast and absorb flavor.
3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and gently stir. Layer the pepperoni (or sausage/mushrooms), bell peppers, olives, or any other preferred toppings evenly over the rice—do not stir in.
6. Cover and continue to simmer for another 10-12 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover again and let sit for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra pizza toppings, if desired. Serve hot!

Weekly Meal Planning

This One Pot Pizza Rice recipe is a standout addition to any weekly meal plan. Save and schedule this recipe to your meal planner to automatically create a consolidated shopping list and map out an easy dinner lineup.

Planning Benefits:

Automatically calculates total ingredient quantities for all your meals

Categorizes your shopping list by grocery aisle

Reduces extra trips to the store and accidental duplicate purchases

Keeps weekly meal prep smooth and stress-free

Pro tip: When planning for multiple pizza-inspired meals or other weeknight favorites, organize your schedule so shared ingredients (like cheese or bell peppers) are efficiently managed—saving time, money, and reducing food waste.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes