Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole

Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole

from momontimeout.com
Side Dish
35 min
8 servings
322 kcal / serving

This easy Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole recipe has just FOUR ingredients and is sure to be your new favorite side dish! Easy to make, delicious and inexpensive too! Add in some rotisserie chicken and dinner is done!

Ingredients

  • 2 cupssour cream
  • 4 ozdiced fire roasted green chiles
  • 3 cupscooked rice
  • 8 ozpepper jack cheese (shredded)
  • 2 ozcheddar cheese (shredded)
  • garnish with cilantro, parsley or jalapenos (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350F.

  2. 2

    Lightly spray an 8-in square casserole dish with cooking spray, 

  3. 3

    Combine sour cream and diced green chiles in a small bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Spoon 1 cup of rice into the bottom of the casserole dish.

  5. 5

    Spread one-third of the sour cream mixture on top of the rice.

  6. 6

    Top with one-third of the shredded pepper jack cheese.

  7. 7

    Repeat layers two more times.

  8. 8

    Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately.