Description
A quick and easy Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy sauce. A hassle-free, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (0.7 oz) Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Layer the Rice: Evenly spread uncooked rice in the bottom of the dish.
- Add Chicken: Place chicken breasts or thighs on top of the rice.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour Over Chicken: Evenly distribute the sauce mixture over the chicken and rice.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove Foil: Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is slightly browned.
- Check for Doneness: Ensure the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F) and rice is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Different Proteins: Swap chicken with turkey, shrimp, or tofu.
- Extra Vegetables: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, peas, or spinach.
- Spicy Kick: Use red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Cheese Options: Replace Parmesan with cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda.
- Low-Carb Alternative: Substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: casserole, dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Angel chicken casserole, chicken and rice bake, creamy chicken casserole, easy one-pan dinner, comfort food recipe