42 min
Prep Time
46 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
4
Servings

This homemade Spanish rice is easy to make and very tasty thanks to the combination of picante sauce and chicken broth. Perfect as a side to Mexican dishes or use in burritos and tacos.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil

  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup picante sauce

Method

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to turn golden brown.

  4. Stir in chicken broth and picante sauce.

  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.