Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion ((finely chopped))
  • 3 cups cooked long grain rice
  • 2 tsp chipotle chile powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp taco seasoning mix ((see recipe))
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes ((1 can of diced tomatoes))
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper ((or 1 4 oz can diced chile peppers - optional))

Instruction

  • Bring a large skillet and vegetable oil to medium-high, add the onion and saute the onion for 2 minutes.
  • Add the 3 cups of cooked rice and stir to combine with the onion, keep stirring for about 2-3 minutes while frying the rice.
  • Add seasoning: sweet chipotle chile powder and taco seasoning mix, stir it into the fried rice and onion, then add chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and jalapeno. Stir a bit to combine, then bring to a low boil.
  • Reduce heat after a low boil is reached, cover, and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.