Rice Monterey Jack casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Whether you like it spicy, cheesy, or packed with vegetables, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please. This casserole is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MONTEREY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
Monterey Chicken & Rice Casserole - my whole family went crazy over this easy chicken casserole!! Even our super picky eaters! Chicken, rice, sour cream, cream of chicken, spinach, Monterey Jack Cheese, and french fried onions. Makes a great freezer meal! This is the most requested dinner in our house. #casserole #chickendinner #chickencasserole
Provided by Plain Chicken
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained spinach, 1 cup cheese, garlic and 1/2 can of French's French Fried Onions.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese and onions on top of rice mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 50 minutes.
RICE & MONTEREY JACK CASSEROLE
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine sour cream, rice and chiles arrange in layers with cheese in an ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees until heated through, about 15 minutes. From "5 Ingredients or Less!" Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
GREEN CHILI RICE CASSEROLE
"This cheesy bake is wonderful for church potlucks because it goes well with any main course," reports Naomi Newkirk from Sacramento, California. "I often sprinkle a little paprika over the top for color."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SPICY MEXICAN CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Spicy Mexican Cheesy Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice with cheese, chilies, and green onions.
- Mix together.
- In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, Recaito, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Add to rice mixture and stir thoroughly.
- Spray an oven-proof casserole dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Spread rice mixture in casserole bake uncovered for approximately 3040 minutes until cheese melts.
- Top with additional cheese, if desired.
CAITLIN'S MEXICAN RICE
A different twist on Mexican rice. It can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Provided by Kristina72913
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine sour cream, green chilies, and salt in a small bowl. Layer 1/2 of the cooked rice on the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture over the rice, and sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top. Layer half of the olives, followed by the remaining cooked rice and the Cheddar cheese. Decorate the top of the casserole with the remaining olives.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 574.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
JACKIE'S CHEESE MELT RICE CASSEROLE
My friend Jackie gave me this recipe to try. Sounds so good. If you make it before I do, let me know how it turns out!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350�°F.
- In a medium saucepan combine water, rice and
- bouillon. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup of the Colby cheese.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 9x9-inch casserole dish, and bake for 25 minutes
- Top with remaining cheese, and bake another 5 minutes to melt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.6, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 118, Sodium 498.2, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 24.8
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your casserole. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, carrots, celery, and zucchini.
- Don't overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will make the casserole mushy.
- Use a good quality cheese. Monterey Jack is a classic choice for this dish, but you can also use cheddar, Swiss, or any other type of cheese that you like.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many ways to make this casserole your own. You can add different spices, herbs, or vegetables. You can also top it with a breadcrumb or tortilla chip topping.
Conclusion:
Rice Monterey Jack casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make this casserole even better. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Rice Monterey Jack casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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