Green Chili Rice

5 from 2 votes

Cheesy, flavorful and bursting with unctuous gusto that will have your family BEGGING for more! This Green Chili Rice is sure to hit the regular dinner rotation! It couldn’t be easier and I’ll show you how in just a few easy steps!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy chili rice, green chili rice

Servings: servings

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Wendi Spraker

Cost: $5

Equipment

bowl
measuring cups and spoons
cheese grater
cutting board
knife
large spoon or spatula
9x9 baking dish
oven

Ingredients

2 cups of cooked rice
½ Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Green Onions chopped.
4 oz green chilis chopped
1 ½ Cup Pepper Jack Cheese shredded
2 Tbs butter melted
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon parsley dried - optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350.
Spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Then coat the bottom of the dish with 2-3 Tbs parmesan cheese.
In a large bowl mix together the cooked rice, sour cream, green onions, green chilis, 1 cup of pepper jack, melted butter, cayenne, salt and pepper until well mixed and then pour into the prepared baking dish.
Top with the remaining ½ cup of Pepper Jack cheese, remaining parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes until heated through a bubbly.

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Notes

If using the minute rice or instant rice, be careful when mixing so you don’t turn the rice to mush. Just gently fold the other ingredients in.
It’s fine to substitute other types of cheese. A good cheddar is also good as is any melty cheese like a gruyere cheese!
Try topping your rice with a crunchy and buttery topping like ritz crackers or crushed up potato chips mixed with butter.
Make MORE by doubling the recipe and baking in a 9x13 baking dish.
You will definitely want to spray the pan first before adding the rice, it can be a sticky dish.

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