Delicious Angel Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe
This Angel Chicken Rice casserole is an incredibly flavorful and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a zesty sauce, making it a perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cupscooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 3 cupscooked rice
- ½ cupbutter, room temperature and cubed
- 8 ouncescream cheese, room temperature and cubed
- 10.5 ouncescream of chicken soup
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 0.7 ounceItalian dressing mix (I used Good Seasons)
- 1 cupchicken stock
- 2 cupsshredded Colby Jack cheese, divided use
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare your ingredients. It’s essential to have your rice and chicken cooked beforehand. This step saves time and ensures that they’re ready to mix into the creamy base. Make sure everything is chopped, measured, and set aside to streamline your cooking process.
- Next, take a microwave-safe bowl and add the cubed cream cheese and butter. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds — this will soften them for easier mixing. Once softened, use a whisk to blend the cream cheese and butter together until the texture is smooth and creamy, resulting in a base for your casserole.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared chicken and rice. Pour in the creamy mixture you just made, along with the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, and half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese. Use a spatula to stir everything together thoroughly, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the mixture.
- Carefully pour the combined chicken and rice mixture into your prepared casserole dish. Use the spatula to spread the mixture out evenly, ensuring it fills the dish without any gaps. Top the mixture with the remaining shredded cheese, enhancing the creamy and cheesy goodness when baked.
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake it for 20-25 minutes. This covers prevents drying out the dish. In the final 5 minutes, remove the foil to allow the cheese on top to become golden and bubbly, providing that desirable crust.
- Once it’s baked, let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes — this helps the dish settle. Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a pop of color and a fresh taste against the creamy background.
Notes
Make sure your chicken is fully cooked and shredded to ensure it integrates well into the dish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 30 g