Delicious 1 pot baked Mexican rice: THE BEST recipe! (2024)

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When I say I like easy- I really mean it. You know what else gets me? Fluffy restaurant style Mexican rice. It’s SO HARD to duplicate at home but guess what? I found a way! You will LOVE my recipe for the BEST and EASIEST Baked Mexican Rice!

Yet another recipe I made up but exists on the internet- I’m apparently famous for this. Or just not as creative as I think I am. Whatever works!

The best part about this is you stick everything in one pot, cover with foil, and bake. THAT’S IT! When it’s done, cover it with some cheese, and boom! Your whole family is in love with you, and all ya gotta do is bask in the glory.

Once you’re done and the rice has been baked, you’ll notice the tomatoes will float to the top. Have no fear, this is normal! Just stir them in and you’re good to go.

We sprinkle our baked Mexican rice with cheese, and some cilantro- but it’s totally up to you! It’s great plain, but we really recommend cheese and cilantro, mostly because it just perks up the color a tad. You could also add some cotjia cheese, along with some sheet pan fajitas and make fajita bowls! OR, Check out our fajita stuffed chicken if you need to scale down your meal a bit!

Need other weeknight suggestions? We’ve put together a Monday through Friday meal plan, too! We’ve even included a printable recipe list…You know, ‘cuz we like to make your life easy and stuff.

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Cheers! To easy, one pot tasty recipes!

-Rachel

Check out this video to see how truly easy this is!

Easy Baked Mexican Rice

Simple 5 minute prep, plop it in the oven and you're good to go!

4.81 from 36 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

1 8 oz can fire roasted tomatoes undrained
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups long grain rice
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika smoked or unsmoked, you decide!
1 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit.
Combine all ingredients into casserole dish & stir. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until rice is done and fluffy. Tomatoes will rise to top; stir in before serving and top with cheese.
*Bake time depends upon oven.

Notes

Tips for this Easy Baked Mexican Rice:

We sprinkle our baked Mexican rice with cheese, and some cilantro- but it's totally up to you! It's great plain, but we really recommend cheese and cilantro, mostly because it just perks up the color a tad.
You could also add some cotjia cheese, along with some sheet pan fajitas and make fajita bowls!
Check out our fajita stuffed chicken if you need to scale down your meal a bit! This one is calorie friendly and super easy. A different take on a regular weeknight meal.

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Karen Becker says
October 20, 2022 at 7:58 am
Looking forward to trying this rice. How much salt and pepper do you normally use when making this? I never know where to start when recipes say “to taste”. Thank you!
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  October 20, 2022 at 11:47 am
  I’d start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and taste. Hope thats helpful!
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- says
  November 7, 2022 at 6:35 am
  I’d start with a 1/2 teaspoon salt and a 1/4 teaspoon pepper then add more before serving if necessary.
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Patricia says
May 5, 2020 at 9:28 am
We love Mexican food and I’m looking forward fixing this Mexican Rice!
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Darlene says
May 12, 2019 at 4:22 pm
This rice recipe is so good! And no pot boiling over on the stove – yay ! Thank you!
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Tracey says
December 10, 2018 at 7:41 pm

I can’t wait to try this. I’d like to double it. Would that change the cooling time?
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David says
November 1, 2018 at 8:10 pm

Hi, is it 8oz fire roasted canned tomatoes or 14.5oz? I can only find the 14.5oz in stores. Should I also heat up the chicken broth and canned tomatoes like in your perfectly baked rice recipe so that it can cook faster in the oven? Thanks so much! I am in love with your recipes and have been making them everyday for the past few weeks ever since I discovered your website!
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- Rachel says
  November 1, 2018 at 10:10 pm
  Hi David! It’s 8 oz. If you can’t find fire roasted just use petite diced canned tomatoes (8 oz. still). No need to heat up the ingredients- pour it all in and go! Appreciate your sweet words (and 5 star rating, yahooooo!). Thank you!
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