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20-Min Spanish Rice with Chicken

Fluffy rice cooked in chicken broth with tomato sauce and cumin, studded with shredded chicken. A weeknight staple that tastes like it took hours but comes together in one skillet.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
410
Protein
8g
20-Min Spanish 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 heat, then add rice and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce, add cumin, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid absorbs, about 15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet with lid

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