Description
Creamy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor, this Slow Cooker Cheesy Chipotle Rice is the ultimate comforting side dish. Tender rice slowly cooks in savory broth with chipotle peppers, then gets finished with melty cheddar for a rich and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice, rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker insert and set it to low heat.
- In a bowl, combine the rinsed rice, vegetable broth, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Dot the top with the unsalted butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 ½ hours, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top, fluff gently with a fork, and serve warm.
Notes
- Rinse the rice thoroughly to prevent a sticky texture.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the spice level.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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