Rice Cooker Mexican Rice Recipe

This simple Mexican Rice Recipe is made even easier in a rice cooker or Instant Pot. It is perfect in burritos or as a side to so many Mexican meals.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 3 1/8 cup low sodium chicken broth (use 1/4 to 1/3 cup less liquid for drier rice)
• 4.5 oz. can tomato paste
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
• 4 oz. can diced green chilies
• Fresh black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Cilantro for garnish
• Salt as needed

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add all ingredients to the rice cooker.
2. 2Stir well.
3. 3Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
4. 4Let rest for 3 minutes after cooking or longer to thicken, and then stir.
5. 5Garnish with cilantro before serving.