Cheesy Enchilada Rice Skillet

Salad with Avocado and Pepitas
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • 1 (10-oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat until tender. Add rice, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broth, beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, enchilada sauce, and cumin; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
  2. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (10-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp roasted, salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 3 Tbsp Ranch dressing

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine romaine, avocado, onion, and pepitas in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss.

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