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Cheesy Mexican Rice
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This should almost be called "instant Mexican rice" since it's ready in mere minutes! It's made with instant rice, salsa, chicken broth, and cheese.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
1 can (10.5 ounce size) chicken broth
1 cup salsa, any kind
2 cups uncooked instant white rice
4 ounces American or Velveeta cheese, cubed
directions
Combine the chicken broth and salsa in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir the rice and cheese into the salsa mixture. Cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Let the rice stand for 5 minutes then stir until the cheese has melted.
Serve hot.
nutrition data
328 calories, 10 grams fat, 45 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
September 10, 2020
I've been making this rice for years and it's always a hit. One of the few recipes I've taken the time to write down so that I can always find it.
January 4, 2014
If you need a quick and easy rice side dish this recipe is ideal. You can control the heat level by using mild or hot salsa.