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
- 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 328.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 38.08 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.06 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 9.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 48.97 mg Moderate
- Sodium 465.53 mg High
- Fiber 1.8 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.57 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 227.29 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate
- Potassium 252.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 328.45 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 328.45 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.
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