Best Fiesta Rice Recipes

MEXICAN FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a lid, then add the onion, pepper, garlic and cumin and sizzle gently for 8-10 mins until the vegetables are soft and golden. Stir in the tomato purée and smoked paprika and cook for 1 min, then stir in the rice.
• Pour over the stock, then cover and bring to the boil. Stir quickly, then cover again and place on the lowest heat possible. Simmer for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave, covered, for a further 10 mins. If serving straightaway, stir through the coriander and spring onions; alternatively, leave the rice to cool, chill, then re-fry before serving and stir the coriander and spring onions through at the end.

FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the next eight ingredients. , Divide between two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Stir 2 cups of water into each pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

FIESTA CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND BROWN RICE (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with pepper and lightly brown in a large nonstick skillet, 5 minutes on each side.
• Place onion, chipotle pepper, and garlic in the crock pot, followed by the chicken.
• Pour tomato juice over the chicken.
• Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, and more black pepper.
• Pour canned tomatoes & green chilis over chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
• Remove chicken, and stir uncooked rice and barley into the slow cooker (check the dryness at this time, too, and add some water or other liquid in if you need to).
• Place chicken back on top and continue to cook on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 more hours until grains are tender but not overdone.
• Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

FIESTA CHILI BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Add oil to a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, and cook over medium heat until rice begins to have a golden color, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in water and half of the chili sauce. Bring to boil. Mix in corn, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, saute beef with remaining 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper until meat loses pink color and vegetables are tender.
• Add remaining chili sauce, tomato sauce, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
• Turn rice onto a platter, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with beef mixture. Serve immediately.

FOIL BAKED TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE #RSC

Steps:

• Cook the rice (stove top or rice maker), add the tumeric and salt to the cooking water, the rice will turn a beautiful yellow color. When cooked, let it cool off, can be made ahead.
• Mix the marinade for the tilapia filets: oil, citrus juices and a dash of mexican oregano, marinate fish filets for up to one hour, not more or the fish will "cook" in the juice.
• Lay out 4 12 X 12 squares of heavy duty reynolds wrap, put 3-4 slices of lemons on one side of each and top with the fish filets. Season with salt and lemon pepper and spoon the marinade over. Fold the second half over and crimp the sides tightly, tuck the ends under.
• Lay the packages on a baking sheet and bake @ 375 for 12 - 15 minutes. Let the package rest for a few minutes, then open carefully, watch out for steam escaping.
• In the meantime, heat a tbsp of oil in a heavy skillet and saute the onions until golden. Add the peppers, corn and jalapeno and cook until soft, Add the rice and black beans and heat through. Season with salt and cumin.
• To serve, spoon a portion of rice on each plate, lay the fish on top, spoon the accumulated sauce over the fish and rice, garnish with the lemon slices and sprinkle some chopped cilantro over. Enjoy!

TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; sprinkle over fish. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; stir in beans, corn and salsa. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes Serve with fish.

FIESTA CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Set a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When it starts to shimmer, add the chicken and cook on one side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the rice, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is toasted and the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, chili powder and cayenne, cooking just until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
• Mix in the tomatoes, green pepper and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back to the pan, browned side up, along with any accumulated juices. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes, depending on size of the breasts.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and gently give the rice a quick stir then replace the cover and continue cooking until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
• Turn off the heat under the pan then arrange the sliced chicken on top. Sprinkle with the cheese and green onions then cover the pan again and let stand for a few minutes until the cheese has melted.

FIESTA CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add the chicken, taco seasoning, water and onion to a skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Drain any excess water.
• Add both cans of cheese soup and milk to a pot. Stir and heat until just boiling.
• Pour rice, cheese mixture, diced tomatoes and chicken mixture into a non-stick baking dish. I used diced tomatoes with jalapenos. I used one slightly smaller than 13 x 9. Add 1 cup of the taco blend and sharp cheddar cheeses and mix well. Top with remaining taco blend and sharp cheddar cheeses.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and soup mixture thickens.
• Garnish top of casserole with crushed Doritos (optional).

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Put rice in a mixing bowl (rice should not be warm, let it cool completely or refrigerate to cool if necessary).
• 2. Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• 3. Refrigerate for 1 hour & serve.

EASY FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Measure rice in the measuring cup that came with cooker. This measure is actually 3/4 of a cup. Rinse rice well until clear.
• Place the rinsed rice, and all other ingredients into the pot, fill the pot to the 3 cup mark with chicken stock or water.
• Close lid and set to on.
• You can add also for variety 1/2 cup corn kernels, or drained black bean. Also use tomatoes with chilies or cilantro.

CAMPBELL'S CHICKEN QUESADILLAS & FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• In medium nonstick skillet over medium-heat, cook chicken 5 minutes or until no longer pink and juices evaporate, stirring often.
• Add soup and salsa.
• Heat to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Place tortillas on 2 baking sheets.
• Top half of each tortilla with about 1/3 cup soup mixture.
• Spread to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Moisten edges of tortilla with water.
• Fold over and press edges together.
• Bake 5 min.
• or until hot.
• Serve with Fiesta Rice.
• Fiesta Rice: In saucepan heat broth, water and salsa to a boil.
• Stir in rice.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand 5 min.
• Fluff with fork.

FIESTA CHEESE RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the rice, water, tomatoes and bouillon; mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover and microwave for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS & FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425°F.
• Cook the chicken in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until well browned and cooked through, stirring often. Stir in the soup and 1/2 cup picante sauce. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
• Spread about 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto half of each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Brush the edges with water. Fold the tortillas over the filling and press to seal. Place the filled tortillas on 2 baking sheets.
• Bake for 5 minutes or until the quesadillas are hot. Cut each quesadilla in half.
• Heat the broth, water and remaining picante sauce in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve the rice with the quesadillas.
• RECIPE TIPS:.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve with chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

FIESTA CHEESE RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the rice, water, tomatoes and bouillon and mix.
• Pour into a greased microwave dish.
• Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of cheese and mix.
• Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Cover and microwave for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted.

BLACK AND RED FIESTA BEANS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepan and set pan over medium-high heat.
• Bring to a simmer. Fold in rice and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in med saucepan over med-high heat. Add corn to pan; cook 10 min or til it starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan. Set aside.
• Melt butter in pan. Add onions; saute 5 min or til tender. Stir in rice, cumin, and garlic; cook 1 minute Add broth, pepper, salt and diced tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 min, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in reserved corn and beans. Cover and let stand 10 minute Stir in cilantro and juice and serve.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
• Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
• Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
• Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
• Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
• Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
• Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
• Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
• NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.

FIESTA CHICKEN & RICE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat olive oil. add chopped onion, green and red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
• 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper then add to the pan. Brown chicken.
• 3. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green chilis and tomato paste. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• 4. Stir in beans, cooked rice and corn.
• 5. Ladle into bowls and garnish with crushed tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, black olives or shredded cheese in any combination desired.

BLACK AND RED FIESTA BEANS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepan and set pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until rice is cooked. Fold in rice and season to taste with salt and black pepper.