Spanish Rice Mixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIngredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nLarge Skillet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Why You\u2019ll Like This Recipe<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nUses one pan, so it\u2019s easy to clean up!<\/li>\n\n\n\n Takes less than 30 minutes to make!<\/li>\n\n\n\n Your protein, starch, and vegetables are all in one pan!<\/li>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s savory, hearty, and delicious!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How to Make One Pan Loaded Spanish Rice<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nFirst, season and cook the chicken in a tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nAdd the rest of the olive oil, and sear the sausage, peppers, and onions in \u00bd cup of the chicken broth. Scrape up any solid bits from the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, stir, and cook until the vegetables are tender and the sausage has browned.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nStir in the remaining broth and both rice packets. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the rice\/pasta blend is cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nFold in the cooked chicken, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Ladle and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Tips and Substitutions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nI use 2 5.6oz Knorr Spanish Rice packets in this recipe, but there are other brands that can be used. I\u2019ve noted how to adjust with these popular brands:\n\n2 7oz boxes Tony Chachere\u2019s Spanish Rice Mix\n\nAdd \u00bd cup water and increase the rice cook time step to 20-25 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n 2 6.9oz boxes Zatarain\u2019s Spanish Rice\n\nAdd \u00bd cup water and increase the rice cook time step to 20-25 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n 2 5oz packets Mahatma\u2019s Spanish Rice \n\n\u00bd cup less broth and increase rice cook time step to 15-20 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t want to use a ready-made rice packet, you can substitute with homemade: \n\n1 \u00bd cups long-grain white rice, 1 \u00bd teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, \u00bd teaspoon garlic, \u00bd teaspoon salt, \u00bd teaspoon dried oregano, \u00bc teaspoon cayenne (optional); increase rice cook time step to 10-15 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n 1 \u00bd cups minute rice, 1 \u00bd teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, \u00bd teaspoon garlic, \u00bd teaspoon salt, \u00bd teaspoon dried oregano, \u00bc teaspoon cayenne (optional); decrease rice cook time step to 3-5 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n You can substitute the smoked or andouille sausage with turkey sausage or a plant-based alternative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n If want to bulk up the dish with more vegetables, add more peppers and onions, or get creative with other veggies like mushrooms or green beans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n