Cheesy Enchilada Rice

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cheesy Enchilada Rice

Decadent Cheesy Enchilada Rice is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines the rich, tangy taste of enchilada sauce with creamy melted cheese and tender rice! This one-pot meal is a delicious way to enjoy the classic flavors of enchiladas in a quick and easy recipe. This bold and fragrant rice makes a fabulous side dish for grilled chicken, pork, or beef.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 4.5 ounces Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles (1 can)
  • 19 ounces Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce (1 can)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese or pepper jack cheese (8 ounces)
  • 4 cups water
  • scallions for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Place butter in a 5-qt. saute pan and set over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, Old El Paso Green Chiles, Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce, and 3 cups of water.
  2. Stir and cover the pan. Bring to a boil. Set the heat to low and simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Keep covered in between stirs.
  3. Once the rice is cooked through, add one more cup of water and the shredded cheese. Stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until the rice is tender. Garnish with cilantro or scallions and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can store leftovers of this rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days! This is a great rice to make ahead and warm up as you need it throughout the week.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 544mg (23%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 480IU (10%) Vitamin C 5.3mg (6%) Calcium 158mg (16%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 544mg 23%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 480IU 10%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6%
Calcium 158mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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