5 Ingredient Spanish Rice
Spanish (Mexican) Rice - one pan and just 5 ingredients. The ultimate side to your favorite Mexican entree!
Servings: 5
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce medium spice level used; can use mild or hot
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add the rice and onions. Cook 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally to toast the rice and soften the onions.
- Add the entire can of enchilada sauce and 2 cups of chicken stock then cover and bring to a boil. Once the rice starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered 10-15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through stirring occasionally then serve right away.
- Optional add-in ingredients: cheese, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, corn, black beans. As a main dish, add a protein like beef, chicken or shrimp.NOTE: If adding black beans, drain and rinse before adding to the rice.