My Cheater Mexican Rice

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1

My Cheater Mexican Rice is a fast and flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups long grain rice , uncooked
	2 tablespoons butter ( or margarine )
	3 1/4 cups chicken broth ( or water )
	2 tablespoons tomato bouillon with chicken flavor
	1 can diced green chilies , undrained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

173

Sugar

Fat

My Cheater Mexican Rice is a simple yet flavorful side dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This recipe takes just 30 minutes to make and requires only a handful of ingredients. The addition of green chilies gives it a subtle kick of heat that pairs well with a variety of main courses, from grilled chicken to beef tacos. This recipe is perfect for when you need a quick and easy side dish but don't want to sacrifice flavor.

Instructions

1.	Rinse rice in cold water and drain well.
2.	In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3.	Add rice to saucepan and stir until rice begins to turn a light golden brown.
4.	In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and tomato bouillon.
5.	Add chicken broth mixture and diced green chilies to saucepan and stir to combine.
6.	Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
7.	Cook for 20 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
8.	Remove from heat and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
9.	Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

PROS

My Cheater Mexican Rice is a quick and easy side dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes.

The addition of green chilies gives it a subtle kick of heat that complements a variety of main courses.

This recipe is perfect for when you need a delicious side dish but are short on time.

CONS

This recipe uses tomato bouillon, which can be high in sodium.

If you are watching your sodium intake, you can use low-sodium chicken broth instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rice is a good source of carbohydrates, which are an important part of a healthy diet.
It is also low in fat and sodium, making it a healthy choice for a side dish.
The addition of green chilies can provide some health benefits as they contain capsaicin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.