Cheesy Enchilada Rice

Name: Cheesy Enchilada Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cups long grain rice; 4.5 ounces Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles ((1 can)); 19 ounces Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce ((1 can)); 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or pepper jack cheese (8 ounces)); 4 cups water; Scallions (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

When I'm craving quick and easy Mexican food, I love to go for this decadent cheesy enchilada rice. Every bite is creamy, tangy and loaded with flavors from the melted cheese and spice-packed tender rice.

Updated at: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:32:13 GMT