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Quick Queso Rice

This cheesy quick queso rice is an easy side dish that comes together in about 15 minutes. Made with instant rice, fiesta nacho cheese soup, chicken broth, salsa, and cheddar cheese, it is creamy, flavorful, and has just a little kick. It is the perfect quick side to serve with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or any Mexican-inspired meal.
Course Appetizer, dinner, Sides
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword cheesy, creamy, quick, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 244kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 ¾ oz can condensed Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ¾ cups instant rice
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a 2 qt. saucepan, mix the soup and broth together and bring to a boil.
  • Add in the rice, cheese and salsa. Stir to combine. Cover the pan and remove from heat.
  • Allow to stand for 5-8 minutes, until rice is cook and most of the liquid is absorbed. Serves 4.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg