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3 Ingredient Mexican Rice

3 Ingredient Mexican Rice - your favorite Mexican restaurant style rice at home with only 3 ingredients. This rice comes together in only 15 minutes and in only one pot. Yup, you heard that right!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice I used Basmati
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 10 ounce enchilada sauce 1 can
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Optional toppings
  • tomatoes chopped
  • green onions chopped
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the ingredients: In a large skillet or saucepan add the rice chicken broth and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stir well, cover the pot, then turn down the heat to a medium.
  2. Cook the rice: Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Season and garnish: Season with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes, green onions and cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • I used canned enchilada sauce, but feel free to make your own.
  • You can add ground beef, cooked chicken, or prawns to turn this into a full meal.
  • Be sure to store this dish as soon as it’s cooled as rice is a breeding ground for bacteria. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. If freezing store this dish in a freezer bag with the air pressed out. Thaw overnight in the fridge and fluff the rice before reheating. This dish will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 797mg (33%) Potassium 154mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 1.4mg (2%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 797mg 33%
Potassium 154mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.