# Salsa Verde Rice with Pepperjack

This is an easy and cheesy side dish perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any day of the year.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 c long grain white rice
- 16 oz jar salsa verde
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 c Pepperjack cheese

## Instructions

1. Add the rice to a prepared medium baking dish.
2. Pour in the salsa verde and 1 1/2 c chicken broth.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Dot with butter, cover and transfer to 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
5. Remove foil and give it a good stir.
6. If it’s too dry and rice is not yet tender add more broth as needed, and return to oven uncovered for about 10 more minutes or until the rice is tender.
7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
8. Return to oven for about 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

## Equipment

- medium baking dish
- oven

## Tips

- If the rice is too dry and not tender, add more broth as needed.
- Great alongside salsa verde grilled chicken or for taco night.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19B9KYfmw8/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/63362fc3-9ac4-4e50-8cd1-cddd4ca7cd9d
- Extracted: 2026-07-01

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