Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake
Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake blends tender long-grain rice with tangy sour cream, melty Monterey Jack, and mild green chiles for a rich, comforting bite. Sweet corn adds pops of sweetness while fresh cilantro brightens each forkful. Serve it alongside tacos, enchiladas, or grilled chicken when you want a cozy, crowd-pleasing side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- 3
Stir the sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro into the cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper. Move the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- 4
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Calories 377.48 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 13.54 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 34.79 g 13%
- Total Fat 19.43 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 10.25 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.94 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 593.68 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.48 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 265.03 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 166.28 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 43.97 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 5.36 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Creamy Mexican Style Sour Cream Rice Bake is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Green Chiles, Fresh Cilantro, and Long Grain Rice. Each serving provides about 377.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Green Chiles, Fresh Cilantro, Long-Grain Rice, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 377.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake healthy?
- Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 377.48 calories and 13.54 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 593.68 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.25 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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