This 3-Ingredient Mexican-Style Rice tastes just like the one at the restaurant! Only 15 minutes to make and it only uses only one pan to prepare!
AN EASY RESTAURANT STYLE RICE RECIPE
Do you have any fun traditions for Cinco de Mayo? My family and I usually just do a fun Mexican-inspired dinner to celebrate. One of our favorites is CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS with this Mexican restaurant-style rice. This stuff is crazy-easy to throw together and the taste is amazing thanks to the enchilada sauce.
TIPS FOR MAKING MEXICAN RICE:
- This is the perfect recipe to make ahead of time, then save for later. It reheats beautifully!
- You could also take this rice and make it part of a burrito bowl. Just throw in some chicken and corn and lunch is served - yum! Or wrap it up in a tortilla shell with sliced avocado and black beans. So good and filling. One of my favorite meals!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- Basmati rice
- chicken broth
- red enchilada sauce
HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN-STYLE RICE:
In a large skillet (or saucepan) stir together the rice, chicken broth and enchilada sauce.
Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Stir well. Cover pot and turn down heat to low.
Cook for about 10-15 minutes until rice is tender. Stir mixture and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Optional: top with sliced tomatoes and cilantro when serving
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3-Ingredient Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
Optional toppings:
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped cilantro
- chopped tomatoes
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large skillet (or saucepan) stir together the rice, chicken broth and enchilada sauce.
- Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Stir well. Cover pot and turn down heat to low.
- Cook for about 10-15 minutes until rice is tender. Stir mixture and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Nicole
Can you make in a crock pot?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Nicole, I haven't tested that yet. I'm sorry!
MaryAnn
This looks great. I'd like to make this for a nacho bar at my next party. Do you think I could make this in a slow cooker or make it ahead and keep it warm for a few hours in a slow cooker?
Dawn Elias
I have never cooked with basmati rice. Does it differ from regular white rice? Is it important to the recipe?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You could certainly make this with regular long grain white rice. However, I like the Basmati rice because it produces a fluffier rice and not so sticky. This helps to keep the Mexican rice from getting too pasty. Hope that makes sense. 🙂
Sandy
This version was delicious. Definitely NOT too much liquid and the enchilada sauce adds wonderful flavor. I think you could definitely add ground beef and onions and peppers and make it a whole meal. Thank you!
Ashley
Hey brandie! Can i ask if its possible to double up on this recipe? i need a larger amount of rice for a group of people. was thinking of just doubling everything...will that work?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Ashley! Absolutely - I don't see why not! Hope everyone loves it 🙂
donna
I think that 2 cups of broth and a 10 oz can of sauce is too much liquid for only 1 cup of rice, and will make it come out gummy ,we.t and mushy. Rice is tricky, and I usually cut back on the liquid from what directions say. Instead of enchilada sauce, I use a can of diced tomatoes and chillis, and add diced onion.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Nope. It's not at all. It totally works. 🙂
Donna E Moren
I used vegetable broth instead of chicken for a vegetarian/vegan take.
Amanda
Just made with red sofrito as I didn't have enchilada sauce, hope it turns out well!
Jolene
Has anyone made this recipe in a crockpot? If so, how did it turn out? Any tips?
Janice
Just made this but i added sauteed onions and 1/2 jalapeno. Very yummy! Will definitely make again.
Crystal Barton
I admit that I was skeptical about the enchilada sauce but this was awesome! I used regular white rice and followed the recipe and I loved it. I have tried so many I didn't like but now the search is over. This the recipe I will use from now on.
Cara Baines
Here's a helpful hint. Before adding any liquid, brown your rice in a little bit of oil. This brings out the authentic Spanish/Mexican rice flavor.
Helen
sounds yummy.
Margaret
This sounds so good, but I have issues with rice. Do you think riced cauliflower could be exchanged for the rice and chicken stock?