Rotel Rice

Rotel Rice

from plainchicken.com
60 min
6 servings

Rotel Mexican Rice – effortless to make and packed full of amazing flavor! White rice, butter, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, and Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles. It is the perfect side dish for all of your Mexican-inspired meals. One bite and this is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (rinsed)
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (or to taste)
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2⅔ cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, (undrained)
  • 4 to 6 Tbsp butter
  • salt & pepper, (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425ºF. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Add all the ingredients to the prepared pan.

  3. 3

    Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

  4. 4

    Bake for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the foil. Stir the rice and bake uncovered for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.