Risotto is very easy and you can make it with water not broth if necessary. It tastes creamy even without any added cheese, cream, etc.
Also, if you kid is limited to rice can he have rice noodles? There are some that are 100% rice. There are also rice paper wrappers:
http://www.yummly.com/recipes/gluten-free-rice-paper-wrappers
Also, if he can have rice crackers, you can blend these up like breadcrumbs and dredge chicken strips in it for a crispy coating. Without an egg binder it may have a bit of a hard time sticking but it can still be done.
Also, wild rice is actually a grass, but there many different kinds of rice--red, brown, black:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/06/rice-varieties_n_1189560.html#s593614&title=White_Rice
Also, you can make plain rice balls or put chopped cooked chicken/greens inside:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rice-Balls/