Name: Chi-Chi’s Mexican Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Chi-Chi’s Mexican Rice Recipe

Simonette Hofmann Modified: February 21, 2024

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How To Make Chi-Chi’s Mexican Rice Recipe

This is a flavorful and classic Mexican rice dish that will be perfect for your next taco night.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Cook until the rice is lightly browned.
Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
Let the rice rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in the chopped cilantro if using, then serve hot.