Description
Comfort awaits with this Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole, blending tender chicken and creamy sauce over fluffy rice. Quick weeknight dinners become memorable with this simple, hearty midwestern classic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create an even layer of uncooked rice across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, wine, cream cheese, and Italian dressing mix in a mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture becomes completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then carefully arrange them atop the rice layer in a single, uniform arrangement.
- Gently pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and rice, making certain the rice is thoroughly and evenly covered.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, then place in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- After initial baking, remove the foil, sprinkle Parmesan cheese across the top, and return to the oven uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches proper internal temperature and rice becomes tender.
- Allow the casserole to rest and cool for 5 minutes before serving to help set the dish and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa to boost nutritional value and add more fiber to the dish.
- Use low-sodium cream soups to reduce overall salt content for heart-healthy diets.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- For gluten-free options, ensure all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free and replace regular dressing mix with homemade seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg