Spanish rice is one of those easy sides that makes a simple dinner feel a little more complete. With tomatoes, green chiles, garlic, onion and warm seasonings, every bite has plenty of flavor without requiring a long list of ingredients or much prep.

I love serving this alongside tacos, enchiladas, fajitas or just about any Tex-Mex dinner. It’s quick enough for a weeknight, made with simple pantry staples and so much better than plain rice when you want an easy side with a little extra flavor.

Ingredients

2-33 cloves minced garlic

1/2 small chopped onion

2 tbsp Olive oil

2 c minute rice

1 can rotel

2 c chicken broth

1/2 small can tomato sauce

Chili powder to taste

Cumin to taste

Garlic salt and/or seasoned salt to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in sauce pan at medium heat and add onion and garlic. Stir 2-3 minutes. Add rice and brown for about 5 minutes. Add rotel, chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Cover and turn to low. Simmer for 6 minutes. Add tomato sauce and more seasonings if needed. Cover again and continue cooking for 5-6 more minutes until rice is cooked.