One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice

One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice in a white bowl

Dinner is always a delicate balancing act. You want to feel good about what you serve to your family, but you also want them to be happy about eating it…and you don’t want to spend all day cooking it, either.

Of course, there’s no shortage of magazine articles promising simple, healthy meals that taste great. But when you actually read them, they usually start out by telling you to mince two shallots, or braise a leek, or cook a pot of polenta. This is what they call simple?

Well, forget all that. Here’s what you do instead: go to the fridge, get out that tub of Country Crock spread, and sauté your veggies in that. Ta-da! Instant flavor, with no added guilt. What could be simpler than that? And did you hear? Country Crock has a NEW simple recipe formula! Country Crock’s simple recipe is made with real ingredients: No artificial flavors or preservatives,  0 grams of trans fat per serving, purified water, wholesome oils and a pinch of salt. Real taste from real ingredients.

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This recipe is a perfect example. It’s got just eight ingredients—well, ten, if you count the salt and pepper—and I promise you’ve heard of all of them. It uses just one pot, and it’s ready in half an hour. And it will make your family happy about eating zucchini. Really!

One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice in a bowl with a spoon scooping some up.

Any way you look at it, this dish is a win-win-win. Your family gets a healthy meal, made from real ingredients with real flavor. And you get to spend less time in front of the stove, and more at the table.

Keep it simple…with a little help from Country Crock.

One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice

  • 1 small onion,  diced
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 4 Tablespoons of Country Crock, divided
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium zucchini, shredded with a cheese grater (about 1.5 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  1. Over a medium/high heat, sauté onions and minced garlic in 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock until onions are translucent (about 2 mins).
    One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice - Saute onion in butter
  2. Add in rice, stirring continuously until slightly toasted.
    toast rice in pan with onion and butter
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, and turn down heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
    Adding in  liquid to pan
  4. Stir in shredded zucchini, cheeses, 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock and salt. Stir until well combined and cheese is melted.
    Stir in cheese and shredded zucchini One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice in a white bowl

 

4.75 from 4 votes

One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice

Author Corey Valley
You are going to love this One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice. It uses just one pot, is ready in 30 minutes and will make your family happy about eating zucchini.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 4 Tablespoons of Country Crock divided
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium zucchini shredded with a cheese grater (about 1.5 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Over a medium/high heat, sauté onions and minced garlic in 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock until onions are translucent (about 2 mins).
  • Add in rice, stirring continuously until slightly toasted.
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, and turn down heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in shredded zucchini, cheeses, 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock and salt. Stir until well combined and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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21 Comments

  1. Hello–this looks delicious !!! Can you provide the nutritional information for this recipe ?? Thanks so much

  2. 4 stars
    Made this today and I loved it….will definitely be making this again!! Thanks.

    1. Awesome! I am so glad you loved it Michelle!

  3. 1/29/16: I made this in a rice cooker, mine has a saute feature. I cut up some rotisserie chicken and added it with the zucchini and cheese at the end. Awesome!

  4. I have squash coming in hot and heavy in my garden! Can’t WAIT to try this.

    Thanks for a new “zucchini” recipe!

    Gina

    1. I’m jealous! My squash hasn’t been doing too well 🙁

  5. Hello, by chance what is the nutritional information? I’ve been trying to convert us toward healthier dishes while trying to get my husband to eat zucchini.

  6. 5 stars
    Just made this last night Loved it…. So happy to have another zucchini recipe.

  7. Awesome,finally got husband to eat zucchini!!!!

  8. What. Is country crock?

  9. Can I use brown rice? How would the cooking time differ and the ratio of liquid to brown rice?

  10. Do you know calories and carb info….definitely going to make…