Cheesy Mexican Rice — General recipe

Cheesy Mexican Rice

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 740 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Cheesy Mexican Rice recipe the whole family will love. Made with white rice, sour cream, shredded monterey jack cheese and green chili…

This Cheesy Mexican Rice relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as cooked white rice, sour cream, (4 ounce) cans green chilies and chopped cilantro. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 740 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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