Description
Comfort meets elegance in this divine Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole, where creamy sauce embraces tender chicken and fluffy rice. Hearty flavors meld together, promising a satisfying meal that will warm hearts and delight senses in just one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Create a non-stick surface in a 9×13-inch baking vessel by applying a light grease coating.
- Distribute uncooked rice in a uniform layer across the bottom of the dish, forming the foundational base of the casserole.
- Craft a creamy sauce by blending cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently cascade the sauce mixture over the rice, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position chicken breasts atop the rice and sauce layer, then delicately brush with melted butter to enhance flavor and promote a golden exterior.
- Shield the casserole completely with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment for moisture retention and thorough cooking.
- Allow the dish to bake for approximately one hour, developing rich flavors and tenderizing the ingredients.
- Carefully remove the foil, exposing the casserole to direct heat for an additional 10-15 minutes to achieve a perfectly cooked chicken and perfectly tender rice.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the casserole for a vibrant garnish and serve while warm, inviting diners to enjoy the comforting meal.
Notes
- Choose long-grain white rice to ensure fluffy, perfectly cooked grains that absorb the creamy sauce beautifully.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more tender, juicy meat that won’t dry out during baking.
- Use low-sodium broths and soups to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables like peas or carrots directly into the rice mixture for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg