Description
Rotel Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make Tex-Mex side dish that combines long-grain white rice with zesty Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies. This dish is a perfect accompaniment to any Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies undrained
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Toasting the Rice: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or heat the oil. Add the rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Adding Ingredients: Stir in the undrained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cooking: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra brightness.
- Pairs well with tacos, grilled chicken, or any Tex-Mex dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
