Mexican Sour Cream Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 cup reduced fat sour cream

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

  3. Stir sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro into cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.

  4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.