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Best Spanish Rice

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"The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (934)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup chunky salsa

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by Karen H   view full review
This is the best Spanish rice recipe on this site! I don't understand why people don't follow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by LINDA BEATY   view full review
I made this spanish rice for Xmas Eve Dinner, it was excellent. However I did have to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by Chef Joy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
HELPFUL TIPS NOT MENTIONED: I've tried all the other recipes on this site & decided this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious results for minimal effort. I prepared this as written except for using butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by AMANDAMS27   view full review
I made this yesterday to go with the Mexican Theme of my son and husband's birthday party...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by BBURG_HOKIES   view full review
Delicious & Easy! Best Spanish rice I have ever made. I think even better than our local...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by bhappe   view full review
tastey! i used pace picante sauce (salsa) and 1/2 brown rice and 1/2 white. Next time, i'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by Jen G   view full review
This is a GREAT base for spanish rice. I love the idea of cooking it in chicken broth! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Trina B.   view full review
Finally -- a recipe for Spanish rice that tastes just like the stuff we love at our favorite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by REGINA KING   view full review
Delicious!!! Use a name brand salsa, such as Pace, instead of a cheap brand. Add more broth...

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