Description
Creamy angel chicken and rice casserole combines tender chicken with a luxurious sauce over fluffy rice. Midwestern comfort shines through in this simple, hearty dish that delivers warmth and satisfaction when you need a quick, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly, then distribute uncooked rice in a uniform layer across the bottom.
- Create a creamy sauce by blending cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, Italian dressing mix, and Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently pour half of the prepared sauce over the rice, allowing it to spread evenly across the surface.
- Arrange chicken breasts directly on top of the sauce-covered rice, ensuring they are positioned in a single layer.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over the chicken, completely coating the meat and creating a rich, flavorful topping.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper across the dish to enhance the overall seasoning and taste profile.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture and promote even cooking.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking that the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the rice has reached a tender consistency.
- During the final 5 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the top to develop a golden, appetizing color.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, fresh presentation before serving.
Notes
- Customize the rice by using brown rice for added nutrition, which might require slightly more liquid and longer cooking time.
- Lighten the dish by substituting low-fat cream soups and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier version.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free cream soups and checking the Italian dressing mix ingredients for potential gluten sources.
- Enhance flavor variety by experimenting with different herbs like thyme or rosemary instead of just parsley for garnishing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg