Easy Rotel Mexican Rice
This Easy Rotel Mexican Rice is a quick. And flavorful dish. That will elevate your meals. To the next level. Using simple ingredients. Like long-grain rice. Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. This baked rice dish. Comes together with minimal effort. What makes it truly special. Is the way all the flavors meld together. As it bakes. Giving you a perfectly tender. And tasty side. It’s perfect for taco night. Or whenever you want. To add a little Mexican flair. To your dinner!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 c long-grain white rice rinsed
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2⅔ c low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, not drained
- 4 to 6 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF. And generously grease a 9x9-inch baking dish. With non-stick cooking spray. To prevent sticking. In the prepared dish. Combine the rinsed rice. With taco seasoning, ground cumin, and unsalted chicken broth. Undrained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, and butter. Season with salt. And pepper to taste. Then mix well. To evenly distribute. All the flavors.
- Cover the dish tightly. With aluminum foil. To trap in the moisture. Ensuring the rice cooks evenly. Place the dish. In the preheated oven. And bake. For 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil. And stir the rice thoroughly. To prevent any sticking. To the bottom. Continue baking. Uncovered. For an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Or until the rice is tender. And fully cooked.
Notes
To make this Easy Rotel Mexican Rice gluten-free. Simply swap out the taco seasoning. For a certified gluten-free version. Many taco seasonings contain wheat as a filler. So be sure to check the label. Additionally, double-check. That the chicken broth you’re using is gluten-free. As some broths may have added gluten-based ingredients. With these simple adjustments. This recipe becomes a delicious. And gluten-free option. For your next meal!