Amazing Mexican Rice

XelaG's Note:

I modified a recipe Mexican-style rice recipe I found on here and it turned out great. My family really loves it and hopefully you will too. The tomatoes I use are the Western Family brand. You could substitute regular diced tomatoes, but it won't have the same great flavor. (Those chipotle spices really make a difference!) You could also substitute 1 cup frozen corn for 1 can of corn.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion , finely chopped
• 1 cup rice (I prefer jasmine rice)
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• fresh ground salt and pepper
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with chipotle chiles
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained)

Directions:

1. Over medium heat, saute onion in oil.
2. Add rice and garlic. Saute until the rice looks clear (usually 2 - 3 minutes).
3. Add salt, pepper, and chicken broth and turn heat up to high. Stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Mix in chipotle diced tomatoes and corn.
5. Turn heat to low. Cook covered for 20 minutes.

Reviews

[lolablitz]

Great recipe and EASY! I usually have the ingredients on hand. I added 1/2 a diced chipotle pepper since I didn't have a can with them in it. I also skipped the onion bc my DH doesn't always like them. Will make again.

[AZPARZYCH]

This was a really easy and flavorful rice. I couldn't find tomatoes with chipotle chiles so I sub'd plain diced tomaotes and added some chipotle seasoning. Other than that made as is and it tasted like something that came from a restaurant! Made for PAC Spring 2010.

[Grannypat99]

This rice was really good! I didn't have chipotle tomatoes, so I used diced tomatoes with chile seasoning, and added a can of mild diced green chiles. I drained the canned corn before adding it, and the liquid came out just right. I also sprinkled shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving.