How to Make Spanish Rice?

This recipe is a perfect side dish. Serve it with a protein like chicken fajitas, tuna, fish, beans, or tofu. You can also use it as a filling for burritos or tacos.

Preparation Details

  1. Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  2. Cooking Time: 1 hour
  3. Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Rice3/4 cup
Butter or cooking oil1 tablespoon
Chicken, in chunks1/2 can
Onion, chopped3/4 cup
Celery, chopped1/4 cup
Green chile, chopped1/2 cup
Diced tomatoes, no salt1 can (28 ounces)
Sugar1 teaspoon
Chili powder2 teaspoons
Oregano1/2 teaspoon
Water1 cup

Directions

  1. Cook the brown rice in butter or oil. Add chicken, onion, celery, and green chile. Stir and cook until browned.
  2. Add tomatoes, sugar, seasonings, and water.
  3. Cover and cook for 45 minutes over low heat. If using white rice, cook for 20 minutes.

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Nutritional Facts

NutrientAmount
Serving Size1 cup
Calories230
Total Fat11g
Saturated Fat4g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol55mg
Sodium240mg
Total Carbohydrates20g
Fiber3g
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars1g
Protein16g
Vitamin D0mcg
Calcium15mg
Iron2mg
Potassium227mg

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How to Make Spanish Rice