Mexican Rice Recipe

This easy Mexican Rice is fluffy, flavorful, and the perfect side dish for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 medium white onion or sweet onion (finely diced)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups white long grain rice (i.e. Ben's Original)
• 1 32 oz low sodium chicken broth ((Or 4 cups water))
• 1 cup taco sauce ((mild/medium/hot your preference))
• 1 4 oz can diced green chiles, drained ((mild/medium/hot your preference))
• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1-2 tsp dark chili powder
• fresh cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large saucepan sauté the onion and olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. 2Add the rice, stirring to coat with the oil. Toast the rice stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden brown, around 1-2 minutes.
3. 3To the pot add the taco seasoning, granulated garlic, seasoned salt and dark chili powder. Stir well. chicken stock,
4. 4Add chicken broth, taco sauce and diced green chiles. Mix well.
5. 5Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat then immediately lower to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. 6Fluff with a fork then serve garnished with fresh cilantro.