Description
This Mexican Sour Cream Rice is a creamy and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any Mexican-inspired meal. With the tanginess of sour cream, the kick of green chiles, and the richness of cheese, this rice dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
Sauce:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in sour cream, green chiles, cheddar, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined and cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Fold in cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm as a side dish or base for Mexican-inspired bowls.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1 minced garlic clove in a tablespoon of butter before adding broth and rice.
- You can also add corn or black beans for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
