Description
This Green Chili Rice Casserole is a comforting, cheesy dish perfect for a quick and easy meal. Combining fluffy cooked rice, flavorful canned green chilis, creamy sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese, this casserole bakes to bubbly perfection with a golden cheese topping. Garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, it’s a crowd-pleaser ideal for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 8 ounces canned green chilis
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked white rice, canned green chilis, 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Then, spread the rice mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add the cheese topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the rice mixture for a delicious golden crust.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese on top is lightly golden brown.
- Cool and garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes to set. Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro for added flavor and color. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- To reheat in the oven: Remove the casserole from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature by sitting out for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C), cover the casserole with foil, and heat for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
- To reheat in the microwave: For smaller portions, scoop the desired amount into a microwave-safe dish and reheat on high for about 1 minute or until heated thoroughly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
