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Mexican Rice
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5 from 7 votes

3-INGREDIENT MEXICAN RICE

This 3-Ingredient Mexican Rice tastes just like the one at the restaurant! only 15 minutes and it only uses only one pan to make!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Enchilada Rice, Mexican Rice, Red Rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 oz) 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.
  • Optional: top with sliced tomatoes and cilantro when serving

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Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 98mg | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg