Mexican Rice Meal Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice Meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 c. water; 1 c. long grain rice; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 c. leftover cooked chicken (in pieces); 1 (16 oz.) can drained kidney beans; 1/4 c. sliced olives (black or green); 1/4 c. frozen peas; 1/4 c. frozen corn; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. seasoned salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; pinch of oregano

Servings: persons

1 2/3 c. water
1 c. long grain rice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. leftover cooked chicken (in pieces)
1 (16 oz.) can drained kidney beans
1/4 c. sliced olives (black or green)
1/4 c. frozen peas
1/4 c. frozen corn
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
pinch of oregano

1
Brown rice, onion and chicken with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Add 1 2/3 cups water, kidney beans, olives, peas and corn.
3
At the simmering point, add tomato sauce and spices.
4
Stir well and simmer again to almost a boil.
5
Cover pan and reduce heat to low.
6
Simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes more.
8
Do not open lid until ready to serve or rice will be sticky.
9
Garnish with grated cheese, sour cream and salsa.
10
Serve with hot tortillas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 c. water, 1 c. long grain rice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Rice Meal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Rice Meal

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