Description
Angel Chicken Rice is a comforting and flavorful baked chicken dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Italian dressing and golden mushroom soup sauce, served over a bed of fluffy cooked rice. This easy-to-make recipe combines rich, savory ingredients to create a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
Sauce
- 1 package dry Italian salad dressing mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 ounces cream cheese with chives
Serving
- Cooked rice, for serving (approximately 3 cups cooked)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your chicken is ready for baking.
- Brown the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown them on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, to seal in juices and add flavor.
- Transfer Chicken to Baking Dish: Place the browned chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish, arranging them evenly to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Sauce: Using the same skillet, combine the dry Italian salad dressing mix, condensed golden mushroom soup, white wine, and cream cheese with chives. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
- Pour Sauce over Chicken: Evenly pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are coated well.
- Bake the Chicken: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and tender.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the angel chicken hot, spooning the sauce over a bed of cooked rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- White wine can be substituted with chicken broth if preferred or to make the dish non-alcoholic.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Use cream cheese with chives for added flavor; plain cream cheese works as a substitute.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
