Easy Spanish Rice

4.24 from 21 votes

This Easy Spanish Rice recipe only contains 5 ingredients and resembles the kind you order in restaurants. It makes a wonderful side dish to any south western entree.

Serving Size: 1 cup

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican/Spanish

Keyword 5 Ingredient, easy, Quick, rice,

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 244kcal

Equipment

non-stick sauce pots and pans
13 piece measuring cup and spoon set

Ingredients

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Half an onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa (mild, medium, or hot)

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil in a large skillet. Stir in the chopped onion and cook until translucent and tender.
Mix the rice into the skillet. Stir the rice often.
When rice begins to brown, stir in the chicken broth and salsa.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal