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20-Min Cumin Rice with Chicken

Spanish-style rice cooked in one skillet with chicken broth and tomato sauce, seasoned with cumin. Ready in 20 minutes with just four ingredients.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
310
Protein
8g
20-Min Cumin Rice with Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add rice and stir constantly until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce, then sprinkle cumin and stir to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 12 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat and let sit covered for 2 minutes to absorb remaining liquid.

  6. Step 6

    Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • fork

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