Paula Deen Spanish Rice Recipe
Southern comfort food feels warm and familiar. This dish brings bold flavors and rich color. Rice cooks tender and absorbs seasoned tomato goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet.
- Add onion and bell pepper.
- Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in garlic briefly.
- Add rice and stir well.
- Toast rice lightly for flavor.
- Add tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add paprika and stir gently.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover skillet.
- Simmer until rice becomes tender.
- Fluff rice gently before serving.
Notes
- Use long grain rice only.
- Toast rice for deeper flavor.
- Adjust spices to taste preference.
- Keep lid closed while simmering.
- Let rice rest before fluffing.