Best Spanish Rice

This Spanish rice, featuring picante sauce and chicken broth, will quickly become a go-to side dish.

How to Make Spanish Rice

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Spanish Rice Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this homemade Spanish rice recipe:

· Onion and oil: This Spanish rice recipe starts with two tablespoons of chopped onion cooked in olive oil.
· Rice: You'll need 1 ½ cups white rice to serve about five people.
· Broth: Use store-bought or homemade chicken broth.
· Picante sauce: Picante sauce adds rich and slightly spicy flavor to this Spanish rice recipe.

Tips:

· You can use your favorite spicy salsa if you prefer.
· Serve as a side to beef enchiladas or chicken enchiladas.

How to Make Spanish Rice at Home

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Spanish rice at home:

Cook the onion in oil, then stir in the rice and cook until it's golden brown. Add the broth and picante sauce, then simmer until the liquid is absorbed.

How to Store Spanish Rice

Store this Spanish rice in a shallow, airtight container for up to five days. Reheat the rice thoroughly in the microwave or on the stove.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This was absolutely AMAZING," raves JCong. "I did add one tablespoon of taco seasoning to it and it gave it the perfect kick. My family loved this and I will be making this again!!"

"An easy recipe for really flavourful rice," according to Simone Killian. "I didn't have chicken broth in the house so I used the beef broth I had. Great texture for the rice."

"For an amazing twist on this, try using Newman's Own Pineapple Salsa," says Christina Peterson. "Absolutely delicious and I find it hard to eat it any other way now!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams