Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

10 min
8 servings

A very easy Mexican side dish that cooks up in your rice cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 3 1/8 cup low sodium chicken broth (use 1/4 to 1/3 cup less liquid for drier rice)
  • 4.5 oz. can tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 4 oz. can diced green chilies
  • Fresh black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Salt as needed

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to the rice cooker. Stir well. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Let rest for 3 minutes after cooking or longer to thicken and then stir. Garnish with cilantro before serving.