Description
This Creamy Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting, one-pan dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, cheesy sauce, it’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Just mix, layer, and bake for a family-friendly meal everyone will love!
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the rice, then sprinkle with onion and garlic.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, spreading evenly.
- Add chicken broth, making sure everything is covered.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil, sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top, and bake for 15 more minutes until bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the rice, then sprinkle with onion and garlic.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, spreading evenly.
- Add chicken broth, making sure everything is covered.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil, sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top, and bake for 15 more minutes until bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve!
Notes
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice and reduce the broth to 1 cup.
- You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt or softened cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American