Description
Mexican Sour Cream Rice is a creamy, cheesy side dish featuring tender long-grain white rice cooked in flavorful chicken broth, combined with green chiles, corn, and fresh cilantro. Baked to perfection with melted Monterey Jack cheese on top, this dish is a comforting and delicious accompaniment to any Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)
- ½ tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking later in the recipe.
- Cook Rice: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Mix Ingredients: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in sour cream, diced green chiles, ½ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, corn kernels, half of the chopped cilantro, and garlic salt. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. Transfer the rice mixture into this dish evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the rice mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and lightly browned.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro, and serve warm for a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Using fresh corn kernels adds more sweetness, but canned or frozen will work well too.
- Adjust the amount of diced green chiles to your preferred level of spice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a standalone vegetarian main.
