Alicia’s Spanish Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13

Alicia's Spanish Rice, a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect with any Mexican meal

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

255

Sugar

Fat

Alicia's Spanish Rice is a classic Mexican dish that is easy to make and perfect for any meal. This delicious side dish is made with simple ingredients like rice, onions, and garlic, and is flavored with chicken broth and chopped tomatoes with jalapenos. The result is a rice dish that is full of flavor and perfect for serving with tacos, enchiladas, or any other Mexican main course. Alicia's Spanish Rice is one of those dishes that everyone loves and that is always a hit when you serve it at a party or family gathering.

Instructions

1.	Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Add minced onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent.
3.	Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the oil.
4.	Pour in the chicken broth, chopped tomatoes with jalapenos, salt, and pepper and stir well.
5.	Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

PROS

Alicia’s Spanish Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that goes well with any Mexican meal.
The combination of chicken broth, tomatoes and jalapenos impart a delicious flavor to the rice.

CONS

Be careful not to add too much salt if using salted chicken broth.
The jalapenos may also make the rice too spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rice itself is a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy to the body. The tomatoes used in this recipe are high in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that can help to protect against disease.

	1 can chicken broth
	1 medium onion , minced
	1 garlic clove , minced
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 cup rice
	1 can chopped tomatoes , with jalapenos
	salt and pepper