Description
Angel Chicken Rice Casserole is a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken, cooked rice, and a flavorful sauce come together in this easy-to-make casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Sauce:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked rice and chicken to the sauce, stir to combine.
- Bake: Pour mixture into a baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Garnish: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Brown rice or wild rice can be used for a heartier version.
- Add steamed broccoli or peas for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
