Green Chili Cheesy Rice
Get ready to elevate your side dish game with Green Chili Cheesy Rice, a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe that's both comforting and effortless to prepare. This creamy concoction combines tender, fluffy long-grain rice with the bold kick of green chilies, melted cheddar cheese, and a touch of rich heavy cream for a luscious, cheesy sauce. Enhanced with fragrant notes of garlic and onion powder, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this dish is a perfect balance of spice and creaminess. Ideal as a hearty side for taco night or a standalone vegetarian delight, Green Chili Cheesy Rice is ready in just 30 minutes and sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup green chilies, chopped (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water starts boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan with a lid, and cook for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Remove the rice from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to steam. Fluff the rice with a fork.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped green chilies to the melted butter, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is creamy.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the cheese mixture. Stir until all the rice is evenly coated with the cheesy sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the cheesy rice to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
