Step 1

Heat oil over medium high heat, add onion and jalapeno and saute for 5 minutes or so until tender. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds (don’t brown the garlic).

Step 2

Add the rice and saute until the rice is a little browned and toasted.

Step 3

Add broth, Rotel, and sazon. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Step 4

Simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender but not mushy. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 5 more minutes, covered, off the heat.

Step 5

Fluff rice with a fork, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve!