Best Spanish Rice

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This Spanish rice recipe is easy to make and very tasty thanks to the combination of picante sauce and chicken broth.

Submitted by Angela Sims
Updated on October 2, 2024
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A large pot of Spanish rice with a wooden spoon, topped with fresh cilantro leaves
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 2 tablespoons oil

  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup picante sauce

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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

    A large pot with chopped onion cooking in oil

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

    A spatula stirring rice in a large pot with oil and chopped onions

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  4. Stir in chicken broth and picante sauce.

    A spatula stirring chicken broth and picante sauce into a large pot of rice

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

    A large pot of Spanish rice with a wooden spoon, topped with fresh cilantro leaves

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286 Calories
6g Fat
51g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 697mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 218mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.