Angel Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe
This Angel Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken pieces, cooked rice, and a flavorful sauce baked together with cheese until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 packet Italian dressing mix (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian dressing mix, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked rice and browned chicken to the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
- Bake: Pour everything into the prepared baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked shredded chicken to save time.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
