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Bowl of easy cheesy vegetables and rice topped with fresh parsley in soft natural light

Easy Cheesy Vegetables and Rice

This easy cheesy vegetables and rice is a 15-minute one-pot wonder that offers creamy, cheesy comfort filled with delicious mixed vegetables. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights and is kid-approved!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon Morton Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 cup extra long grain rice (15-minute variety)
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the rice, frozen mixed vegetables, chicken stock, and salt. Stir everything to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, letting it cook for 1 minute.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Walk away and let the magic happen!
  5. Once the liquid is absorbed, remove the lid, add in the shredded Cheddar cheese, and stir until it’s fully melted.
  6. Serve immediately, and enjoy your creamy, one-pot cheesy rice dish!