Chicken and rice, that’s nice! Two comfort food ingredients come together in a myriad of ways that are popular with kids and adults alike. In Mexico they are combined in arroz con pollo, and in Spain paella combines chicken, rice, and seafood. In China, chicken and rice are cooked into a savory porridge called jook. Here in America, chicken and rice is popular both in classic Southern dishes like country captain and also in chicken and rice soup.