Mexican Rice Meal

15 ingredients
11 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Brown rice, onion and chicken with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. 2
    Add 1 2/3 cups water, kidney beans, olives, peas and corn.
  3. 3
    At the simmering point, add tomato sauce and spices.
  4. 4
    Stir well and simmer again to almost a boil.
  5. 5
    Cover pan and reduce heat to low.
  6. 6
    Simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes more.
  8. 8
    Do not open lid until ready to serve or rice will be sticky.
  9. 9
    Garnish with grated cheese, sour cream and salsa.
  10. 10
    Serve with hot tortillas.
  11. 11
    Serves 4.

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