Kim'S Mexican Rice
Creamy and flavorful Mexican rice baked with cheese, green chiles, and sour cream, perfect as a comforting side dish or main for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Simmer the rice in 4 cups of water for 20 minutes in a covered saucepan; do not stir or remove the lid or the rice will get sticky.
- In a large pan, sauté the chopped onion in oil until tender.
- Turn off the heat and add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced green chiles, and 2 cups of grated Cheddar cheese.
- When the rice is done, stir it into the mixture in the pan.
- Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Optionally, top with black olives or chopped chicken breast if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 to 40 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
524
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).