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Spanish Rice

This simple and delicious Spanish Rice recipe is made with rice, chicken stock, tomatoes, and flavorful spices. The perfect side dish for taco night or any meal!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword easy Spanish rice, flavorful rice, Mexican rice, rice for tacos, rice side dish, rice with tomatoes,, Spanish rice recipe, Spanish rice with chicken stock
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes optional

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
  • Add 1 cup of uncooked rice to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice turns golden brown.
  • Stir in 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon oregano. Pour in 2 cups chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Add ¼ cup diced tomatoes to the pan. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove the rice from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.