5 from 3 votes
Cheesy Mexican Rice
This Cheesy Mexican Rice is the ideal side dish for any Mexican or Tex-Mex meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, and salsa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until the cheese is melted and evenly distributed throughout the rice.
- Serve the cheesy Mexican rice hot as a delicious side to your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
229mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.