Authentic Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Authentic Spanish Rice Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1.5 cups uncooked white rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup picante sauce

This simple Spanish rice recipe delivers amazing flavor with minimal effort. The combination of picante sauce and rich chicken broth creates a delicious side that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican dishes, burritos, and tacos.

Total time30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield5

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1.5 cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup picante sauce

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the rice to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice turns a light golden brown.
Stir in the chicken broth and your favorite picante sauce.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 286 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 697 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 2 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g