Fiesta Cheese Rice Recipe
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Fiesta Cheese Rice

By: Sarah Rodefeld 
"'I usually serve this spicy rice side dish alongside chicken enchiladas or tacos for a great Mexican meal,' writes Sarah Rodefeld of Maud, Oklahoma."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the rice, water, tomatoes and bouillon; mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover and microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by JENNIROO1015   view full review
Very yummy! I made just one change, actually. Instead of three cups of water and chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by wendy31179   view full review
Oh man where to start. THIS WAS GREAT! I boiled some chicken and shredded it and put it aside....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by Sarah   view full review
This recipe was great! I made it as directed and served it with the Swiss Enchiladas (best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by justanid99   view full review
LOVED THIS!!! Although I made several additions and did not follow the recipe, turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2010 by Shanna Sarr   view full review
Skipped the high sodium chicken bouillon, used green onions and some garlic salt as seasoning....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by MollyBrook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Oh this turned out to be sooooo good! :-) I made it exactly as written, except that I stirred...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by Scatcat ~ Rachel   view full review
Great recipe with a lot of flavor. I was very surprised to find this recipe had so much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2008 by cook in CALIF   view full review
This was great. Used a bullion cube and used regular white rice, not instant. The addition...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by IAMMICHELLE   view full review
I did everything this recipe asked for, (with very few changes) and it was amazing. Everyone I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by HB   view full review
This one surprised me with its yumminess quotient. I followed another reviewer's...

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