• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Naive Cook Cooks

Simple Recipes for Breakfast to Dessert

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • How To…
  • Blogging Resources
  • Contact Me
  • Store!!
  • Privacy Policy

Quick Cheesy Enchilada Rice Casserole

March 24, 2016 by naivecookcooks 5 Comments

A delicious cheesy enchilada rice casserole ready in no time. This cheesy enchilada rice dinner is loved by everyone!

cheesy rice bake with enchilada sauce

I love simple dinners and especially those dinners which are husband approved always make me feel great! Though there are days like today when all I wanted was just roasted vegetables but I knew somebody won’t even touch them! So we both got what we wanted. I got a plate full of seasoned roasted vegetables and he got this cheesy casserole though I will admit I might have stolen few bites from his plate!

If you love simple dinners then this cheesy casserole you must must make and that too soon. All you need is your trusty enchilada sauce ( I use my all time favorite homemade sauce that takes just 15 mins to make from start to finish) , some cooked rice , vegetables and protein of your choice and lots & lots of cheese!

enchilada rice casserole

This is my favorite enchilada sauce to make and I always make a double batch and I freeze one batch for later use! And for those nights where you just don’t know what to eat/make, this sauce comes so handy!

I use this sauce to make enchiladas, chimichangas but this time I decided to make something in under 30 mins and that too a one pot meal! It turned out really good and it’s totally customizable too!

You can use any vegetables you like and for protein tofu, chicken, shrimp will be great here.

Follow along for a lot more delicious treats and life happenings on INSTAGRAM ||FACEBOOK||PINTEREST ||TWITTER ||GOOGLE+ || BLOGLOVIN || YouTube

Cheesy Enchilada Rice Casserole
 
Save Print
Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
Author: Naive Cook Cooks
Serves: 2-4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1.5 - 2 cups of your favorite enchilada sauce ( HOMEMADE or store bought)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 garlic chopped
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup mixed vegetable chopped ( I used a mix of corn, green beans, carrots and green peas)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (optional)
  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1- 1.5 cups shredded cheese ( Use either cheddar or mexican style or your favorite cheese)
  • Black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook ½ cup rice by first rinsing in a sieve under running water until water turns clear. Then cook with about 1.5 cups of water, 1 tsp butter and salt to taste. Once cooked keep it aside.
  2. Meanwhile get everything else ready.
  3. In a deep pot or skillet, add oil and to it chopped garlic. Once it starts to cook, add onion along with vegetables and cook until softened.
  4. To it add sauce, cooked rice and chicken if using. Mix everything together and taste and adjust salt or black pepper as needed.
  5. Transfer it to a oven safe baking dish and cover with shredded cheese. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 20-30 mins until cheese is all melted. Enjoy!
Notes
Ami says :
I used my favorite Chuy's Enchilada Sauce recipe here.
3.5.3208

 Some more easy dinner recipes- >>

Creamy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons

Cheesy Spinach Calzones

3 Cheese Jalapeno Mac & Cheese

Filed Under: All Recipes, My Favorites, One Pot Meals Tagged With: casserole, enchilada casserole

Previous Post: « Caramel Banana Milkshake Recipe
Next Post: Easy 30 mins Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    March 25, 2016 at 6:07 AM

    Oh what a pretty casserole, Ami! I love simple dinner, too…especially during the week! I love the enchilada flavors in here, so perfect for my husband and I!

    Reply
  2. mira says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    So easy to make,flavorful and delicious! Love! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Mary Frances says

    March 25, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    Yum!! That looks so good. My mouth is watering!!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe:  

Primary Sidebar

Hi!
I am Amishi. Glad that you made it here. I am a Chemical Engineer turned into a full time food blogger! I love cooking, eating & feeding friends & family. Come join me! Do check out the RECIPE page for all sorts of recipe ideas!

P.S. do not forget to subscribe your email and join us on Social Media. Read More…

Holiday Recipes
Indian Inspired Recipes
Appetizer Recipes
How To Recipes
My Favorite Recipes

Footer

My Fav Cookbooks

Reader’s Favorite Recipes

easy moist chocolate marble cake ready
Baked brie with orange cranberry sauce - Delicious & simple holiday appetizer. Baked brie served with a simple yet beautifully flavored orange cranberry sauce! I can't stop eating this.
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Sauce Chicken : DUMP & FORGET this delicious creamy slow cooker tomato sauce chicken in the morning before work and come back to restaurant quality meal everyone will go crazy for!
best homemade pizza crust recipe title
Brookies - Soft Chewy Brownie Cookies
Large Version of Loaded Spicy Veggie Pie

Look Around

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2023 · Naive Cook Cooks · designed by blogger boutique · Genesis Framework