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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.