Sonoran Rice

Rice goes well with chicken or fish. I watched a friend's housekeeper make this. She was from Sonora Mexico.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  cup long grain rice, washed
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 7  ounces cans plum tomatoes, chopped,reserving the juice
• 1⁄4 cup  Pace Picante Sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1  cup  grated cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook rice, onion and garlic in oil,preferably in an electric skillet,stirring until rice is lightly browned.
2. Stir in tomato, Paces,juice from tomato and chicken broth such that you add a total of 2 cups liquid in addition to the Paces.
3. Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes), without stirring.
4. Top with cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese before serving.