Description
Nestled with creamy comfort, Angel Chicken Rice Casserole brings weeknight dinner magic straight to your table with tender chicken and dreamy sauce. Hearty ingredients blend together for a satisfying meal that keeps your family coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
Seasonings and Optional Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped mushrooms
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray for easy release.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk 8 oz softened cream cheese, 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, ½ cup sour cream, 1 packet Italian dressing mix, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp black pepper until your mixture looks smooth and creamy.
- Add 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken and 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice to the cream mixture. Stir carefully to ensure your rice gets evenly coated.
- Pour 2 ½ cups chicken broth into the bowl and mix gently until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and look well-integrated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a consistent layer.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb all those delicious liquid flavors.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan cheese across the top of your casserole.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, until your cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, which helps the rice set and absorb any remaining moisture.
Notes
- Use instant rice for a quicker cooking time and softer texture.
- Swap regular chicken for rotisserie chicken to add more flavor and save prep time.
- For a lower-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice and use reduced-fat cream cheese and soup.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives can brighten the flavor and add a fresh pop of color to your finished casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg