Best Southwestern Rice Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Add rice, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine salsa, salad dressing, cumin and salt; shake well. , Pour over rice mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, beans, green pepper and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Toss before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice as directed on package. Place in large bowl; cool.
• Add beans, corn, peppers, onions, dressing and salsa; mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
• Top with crushed chips just before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl with a lid, layer ingredients in the order listed.
• Cover and microwave for 30-60 seconds, until hot.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat the oil and add the diced onion, minced garlic and the chicken pieces and stir around until chicken is beginning to turn white. Add the chili powder, cumin, corn, diced peppers and salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth and the salsa. Next add the rice, stir. Put lid on pan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
• 2. Remove lid and add black beans to mixture in the pan and stir. After adding the beans, sprinkle monterey jack cheese over the rice and cover pan with lid and let set another 5 minutes.
• 3. Sprinkle with cilantro or chopped green onions and sour cream if desired.
• 4. NOTE: This is a mildly flavored dish. For more heat/spice, use hot peppers like jalapeno, more garlic and maybe a spicier salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLES & RICE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan; saute onion until softened.
• Add next four ingredients (garlic through oregano) and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
• Add rice and stir until grains are coated with oil.
• Add broth, tomatoes, and chiles; bring to boil and add corn.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Season with hot pepper sauce and serve with cilantro and scallions.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, beef, sour cream, 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, chilies, salt and pepper. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with olives, tomatoes and onions if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• In an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
• Bake 35-40 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 4 min., turning chicken and stirring onions after 2 min.
• Add tomatoes, beans, ham and hot sauce; stir. Simmer on low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning chicken after 5 min.
• Serve over hot rice.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE SOUP LOW-FAT AND MY WAY

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice, and cumin.
• Return to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender.
• Skip these steps if you are using cooked brown rice.
• Stir chicken, and next 3 ingreds. into rice mixture.
• Bring to a boil.
• Remove mixture from heat.
• Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
• Serve.

EASY PRESSURE COOKER SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the rice as directed on the package and refrigerate. This will be heated at the last minute in the microwave and added to the bowls as you are serving. If you add it while cooking, the rice will swell and your broth will be gone.
• Remove half of the meat from the rotisserie chicken, chop, and add to a pressure cooker. Freeze the rest of the meat for sandwiches or the next time you want to make this soup. Add the chicken broth and water to the pressure cooker.
• Puree the Rotel tomatoes, chicken bullion, salsa, chili powder, cumin, onion flakes, salt, and lime. I use a stick blender because it's so easy. Add all to the pressure cooker.
• Add the bag of frozen mixed vegetables to the pressure cooker. No need to thaw.
• Once your pressure cooker reaches full pressure, reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes with the regulator rocking gently. Let the pressure drop completely before opening the pressure cooker.
• To serve, spoon desired amount of heated rice into a soup bowl. Ladle the chicken and vegetable soup over the rice. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN STYLE BEANS AND RICE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• NOTE: I used 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic powder baked in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes in place of the whole chicken. I prepared the chicken breasts at the same time I was preparing the beans.
• If using deboned, cut up chicken, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook an additional 5 minutes. Chicken should be golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan.
• In the pan in which the chicken cooked, over medium-high heat, add the onion, red pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Add more oil if necessary. Saute, stirring, 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Do not let the onions brown.
• Stir in cumin, tomatoes, lemon juice, and beans. Add the browned chicken, mixing with the vegetables. Add the chicken broth and stir well. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Remove cover and cook 10 minutes more, or until chicken is tender.
• Serve beans and chicken spooned over individual servings of prepared brown rice with a green salad and tortilla chips.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. , In a large nonstick saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the beans, olives and rice. In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream and chili powder., Spoon half of the rice mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; layer with half of the cheese mixture and salsa. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine the sour cream, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cilantro in a mason jar. Stir with a fork until smooth and well-combined.
• Add the rice, black beans, corn, tomato, chicken, cheese, and cilantro.
• Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• When ready to eat, shake well to combine.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch strips; cut strips into 2- to 3-inch lengths. Place strips on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
• Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, combine chicken, onions, soup and broth; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir cilantro and lime juice into soup. If necessary, simmer 5 minutes to heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Top individual servings with tortilla strips.

SOUTHWESTERN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the chicken, corn, green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear. Stir in the broth, salsa, chili powder and cayenne; bring to a boil. Add the rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.