Best 9 Easy Mexican Rice Recipes

EASY AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season oil with onion powder and garlic powder. Cook and stir rice in seasoned oil until rice is golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Pour water and tomato sauce over the rice; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, water, rice, garlic salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.

SUPER EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and saute onions and garlic.
• Add the chicken bouillon to the pan and crush the cubes.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil and the rice and fry the rice until the rice turns slightly brown.
• Add the salt, water and tomato paste and mix well.
• Cover the pan and simmer 25 minutes.
• Mix rice thoroughly and serve.
• ENJOY!

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.

EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Stir in taco seasoning, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and lettuce.
• Cook over medium heat until heated through.

EASY INSTANT POT® MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Add oil to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add rice and saute, stirring frequently until the rice is golden, about 3 minutes. Mix in onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken base. Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, and cumin. Stir to combine.
• Close and lock the lid. Select Rice function on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve.

EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Coat bottom of large nonstick skillet with oil and add rice. Saute rice on medium high heat until it turns opaque.
• Add picante sauce/salsa, broth, cumin, and taco seasoning.
• Turn heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, depending on the rice.
• Uncover and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.

EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice and cook until lightly browned. Add water and remaining ingredients, bring to a boil.
• 2. Cover and simmer until rice is tender. Approx. 15 - 20 mins.

EASY MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice and cook until lightly browned. Add water and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Don't stir while rice is simmering. Wait until the rice is done to stir.