Rotel Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this zesty and flavorful Rotel Rice recipe! Packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this dish combines tender long-grain white rice simmered in savory chicken broth, juicy Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. A quick sauté of garlic and onion adds depth, while a garnish of fresh cilantro provides the perfect finishing touch. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, this versatile recipe is the ideal complement to grilled chicken, tacos, or your favorite proteins. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or spicing up a weeknight meal, this one-pot wonder is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup onion (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the uncooked rice and let it toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Pour in the chicken broth and the entire can of Rotel (including the liquid). Stir well to combine.
Add paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot as a side dish or pair with your favorite protein for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3138 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1089 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
