Description
Angel Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting and creamy one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful Italian seasoning, and a cheesy topping. This easy-to-make casserole combines chicken, cream cheese, and rice baked to perfection, making it an ideal hearty dinner dish for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Sauce and Mix-ins
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time the casserole is assembled.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, low-sodium chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the cooked chicken and cooked white rice into the sauce mixture, mixing well to evenly incorporate all ingredients.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Pour the chicken and rice mixture evenly into the dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and heat through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to set. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Substitute brown rice or cooked quinoa for a healthier option.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or steamed broccoli for extra vegetables and nutrition.
