Low Fat Cheesy Rice
Indulge guilt-free with this creamy and satisfying Low Fat Cheesy Rice, the perfect side dish that combines rich flavors with a lighter twist. Made with tender long-grain white rice simmered in low-sodium chicken broth, this recipe boasts a velvety cheese sauce crafted from fat-free evaporated milk, light cream cheese, and reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese. Enhanced with aromatic onion and garlic powder, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, every bite delivers cheesy goodness while keeping the fat content in check. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknight meals or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your dinner table. Keywords: low-fat cheesy rice recipe, healthy cheesy rice, creamy rice side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice and low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
In a separate small saucepan, heat the fat-free evaporated milk over low heat.
Stir in the light cream cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the saucepan, stirring gently until melted and well combined.
Season the cheese mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper, stirring until just combined.
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from heat and gently fold in the cheese sauce until the rice is well coated and creamy.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot as a delicious, low-fat side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*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.
