Description
This Angel Chicken Rice Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful Italian dressing, and cheesy goodness. Easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 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
Sauce:
- 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
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken pieces in olive oil until no longer pink.
- Prepare Sauce: Combine cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, broth, and Italian dressing mix. Add cooked chicken and rice.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer mixture to a casserole dish, top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier version.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
