Description
Angel Chicken Rice is a comforting and creamy chicken and rice casserole that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, cooked rice, and a rich, savory sauce topped with melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For Assembly:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken with seasonings until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in cooked rice, cooked chicken, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Enhance with steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms for added veggies.
- This casserole freezes well for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
