Description
This Angel Chicken Rice Casserole is a creamy, comforting one-dish meal perfect for family dinners. Tender chicken breasts baked in a luscious sauce made from cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and Italian dressing seasoning, combined with fluffy white rice and topped with Parmesan cheese for a cheesy finish. Easy to prepare and sure to please all ages.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet (0.7 oz) Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Rice and Topping
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and Italian dressing seasoning mix, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Add garlic powder and black pepper to season.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour Sauce over Chicken: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook in the sauce.
- Add Rice and Cheese: Remove the foil and add the cooked white rice around the chicken. Gently mix the rice with some of the sauce to coat. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Uncovered: Return the dish to the oven without the foil and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the sauce is bubbly.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired for a fresh touch.
Notes
- For quicker preparation, use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts and stir it directly into the sauce with the rice before baking.
- Add steamed broccoli or peas to the casserole to create a balanced, full one-dish meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
