Green Chili Rice Bake
Creamy, cheesy, and delightfully spicy, this Green Chili Rice Bake is the perfect comfort food for dinner or a hearty side dish. Featuring tender white rice blended with vibrant diced green chilies, tangy cream cheese, and rich sour cream, this dish delivers a luscious, Southwest-inspired flavor in every bite. Enhanced with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, plus a touch of garlic and onion powder for added depth, this bake is easy to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Topped with a bubbly, golden layer straight from the oven and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, it's a crowd-pleaser designed for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this Green Chili Rice Bake is a must-try for anyone craving bold flavor in a warm, comforting package! Perfect for serving as a main or pairing with grilled meats or roasted veggies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups White rice (cooked and cooled)
- 2 4-ounce cans Green chilies (diced, canned)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, diced green chilies, softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture has a creamy texture.
Transfer the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to set.
Optionally, sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top for garnish before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Green Chili Rice Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.1 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.2 g | 616% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 587 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 4662 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.4 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 97.4 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2255 mg | 173% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 768 mg | 16% | |
*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.
