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cheesy queso rice in a blue enameled cast iron dutch oven
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Cheesy Queso Rice

Cheesy queso rice is a delicious side dish for your next taco night. Kicked up with some nacho cheese, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes with green chiles, this is a must make for any Tex Mex inspired meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can nacho cheese sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth plus more, if needed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice

Instructions

  • To a large skillet add the cheese sauce, broth, and tomatoes. Whisk together to evenly combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Add the rice to the skillet, and stir until evenly incorporated.
  • Cover the skillet, and allow the mixture to gently simmer for 10-12 minutes- stirring occasionally- just until the rice is cooked. If the rice cooks too quickly & absorbs to much liquid, add more broth to moisten the mixture.
  • Stir & serve warm!

Notes

  • If the rice cooks too quickly and absorbs too much of the liquid, add more broth to moisten the mixture. This isn't a rice dish where you want it to absorb all the liquid while cooking. You want the rice to be tender, but still very cheesy and creamy when done.
  • Add more spice by tossing in a can of diced jalapenos or even a tablespoon or two of adobo sauce.
  • No need to garnish with anything but if you do, chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream and salsa are delicious choices.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg