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One Pot Enchilada Rice with melted cheese
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5 from 2 votes

EASY ONE POT ENCHILADA RICE

This Easy One Pot Cheesy Enchilada Rice is packed full of flavor with enchilada sauce, salsa, corn, peppers and topped off with cheese!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 434kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ cup diced red and green bell peppers
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup salsa (or Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies)
  • ⅔ cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese divided in half
  • diced cilantro for topping

Instructions

  • Combine uncooked rice and water in a large oven-safe skillet, and cook as directed on package.
  • Once cooked, add in bell pepper, corn, salsa, cheese, and enchilada sauce.
  • Stir/mix thoroughly.
  • Cover with a layer of shredded cheese, then bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle on cilantro, and serve warm.

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Notes

If you want to use a regular long grain rice, you'll need to double the water used.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1.3mg