Description
Creamy angel chicken rice casserole brings pure comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. This cheesy, tender dish delivers satisfying flavor that makes family mealtime feel wonderfully special.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Base:
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably long-grain white rice)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Dice 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small, uniform cubes after thoroughly cooking them to 165°F internal temperature.
- Prepare 1 cup of long-grain white rice according to package instructions, ensuring grains are fluffy and separated.
- Whisk together 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder until smooth and well-blended.
- Spread the cooked rice evenly across the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Distribute the chicken cubes carefully over the rice, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Pour the entire creamy sauce mixture over the chicken and rice, gently spreading to cover all areas.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the entire casserole surface.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over the cheese layer.
- Scatter ¼ cup bread crumbs evenly on top for a crispy golden finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for exactly 30 minutes until cheese bubbles and top turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and casserole to set.
Notes
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time on preparation.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed rice cereal.
- Create extra flavor by adding sautéed mushrooms or diced bell peppers to the rice layer before baking.
- When reheating, add a splash of chicken broth to prevent the casserole from drying out and maintain its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg