Mexican Rice Recipes

Marry the flavors of cumin, onion, and tomatoes to create a Mexican rice dish that's both authentic and delicious. Whether adding chicken and beans, or using inside fish tacos, these Mexican rice recipes are simple from start to finish.

 
 
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Southwestern Rice Pilaf

From Fine Cooking Magazine

This dish makes a delicious accompaniment to steak or chicken fajitas.

Southwestern Rice Pilaf

Picante Chicken and Rice Bake

From Pace Salsa & Picante

Relax...it takes just 10 minutes to put together this kicked-up casserole, and the whole family will be thrilled when it comes out of the oven.

Picante Chicken and Rice Bake

Mexican Chicken and Rice

From Swanson Premium Chicken

Easy on the cook, convenient canned chicken and beans round out the flavors of the cumin-seasoned rice in this simple stovetop meal.

Mexican Chicken and Rice

Spicy Mexican Rice

From Taste of the South

Spicy Mexican Rice

Stuffed Peppers

From Heart-Healthy Living

Sweet peppers are the container for this version of Spanish rice. Or, you can serve the rice in a bowl as a side dish for chicken or pork.

Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy Rice Casserole

From Taste of the South

Cheesy Rice Casserole

Mexican Rice

From Vegetarian Times

For extra protein in this quick side dish, stir in a can of rinsed, drained black beans just before serving.

Mexican Rice

Rice and Beans with Cheese

From Better Homes and Gardens

Thanks to cottage cheese and low-fat cheddar, this bean and rice casserole possesses a great cheesy flavor but is low-fat.

Rice and Beans with Cheese

Beef Taco Rice Skillet

From Old El Paso

Mexican skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this cheesy ground beef, rice and vegetables dish made using Old El Paso® taco seasoning and Green Giant® frozen whole kernel corn.

Beef Taco Rice Skillet

Arroz Huerfano

From Fine Cooking Magazine

In Mexico, arroz huerfano is often served at lunch or for a late, light supper, accompanied by a bowl of soup and perhaps some tacos.

Arroz Huerfano

Tex-Mex Risotto Cakes With Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce

From Family Circle

Let these cheesy black bean and rice cakes star in a vegetarian dinner.

Tex-Mex Risotto Cakes With Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce

Shrimp with Green Chile Rice

From Better Homes and Gardens

Naturally mild shrimp and rice are injected with Mexican flavor, both in the shrimp's cooking broth and the rice's pureed pepper sauce.

Shrimp with Green Chile Rice

South-of-the-Border Pie

From Better Homes and Gardens

Beans, rice, eggs, and cheese provide the protein while chili powder and cumin provide the Tex-Mex kick.

South-of-the-Border Pie

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