Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines fluffy rice, spicy green chilies, and gooey cheese. It’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, drained
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cook the rice: In a saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, and green chilies. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Make the cheese sauce: In another saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until melted and creamy.
- Combine rice and cheese: Mix the cooked rice and cheese sauce together, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top and bake: In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the rice mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or ground beef to make this a heartier main dish.
- Feel free to customize with additional spices like cumin or chili powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
