Mexican Sour Cream Rice

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
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Description

This cheesy baked rice recipe that's flavored with sour cream, diced chiles, fresh cilantro, and corn is perfect for serving with green enchiladas!

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup reduced fat sour cream
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 In a large pot, bring rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and 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 sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro into cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
4 Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

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