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Green Chilies & Rice Casserole

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This Green Chilies & Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy rice with a rich, creamy sour cream sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese. The tangy heat from the green chilies cuts through the richness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that is both savory and satisfying. It&# 226;€™s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for busy families. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. This dish is also great for leftovers, as the flavors meld together beautifully overnight.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 58.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Green Chilies & Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy rice with a rich, creamy sour cream sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese. The tangy heat from the green chilies cuts through the richness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that is both savory and satisfying. It&# 226;€™s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for busy families. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. This dish is also great for leftovers, as the flavors meld together beautifully overnight.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3/4 cup Long-grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 2 cups dairy sour cream
  • 1/4 lb (4 oz.) Monterey Jack cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 (6 oz.) can diced green chili peppers, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add rice and stir until coated with oil and heated through.
  3. 3
    Add boiling water and salt, if desired. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. 4
    Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  5. 5
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with the sour cream.
  7. 7
    Spread half of the rice mixture onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle the diced green chilies and cubed Monterey Jack cheese over the rice layer.
  9. 9
    Top with the remaining rice mixture.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle the grated Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
  11. 11
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 58.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.2g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Note: Cheese and chilies are salty, so taste before adding extra salt.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Variation: For a spicier kick, use jalapeño peppers instead of green chilies, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the rice.

Tip: Ensure the rice is fully cooked and the water is completely absorbed before mixing with sour cream to prevent a watery casserole.

Keywords: green chilies, rice casserole, monterey jack, sour cream, comfort food, quick dinner, american cuisine, cheesy rice, easy recipe, family meal, weeknight dinner, spicy rice, baked rice, vegetarian, simple cooking
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