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Angel Chicken Rice Casserole

Comforting Angel Chicken Rice Casserole for Family Nights

This Angel Chicken Rice Casserole is a cozy comfort food that blends savory flavors for a family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Substitute with cooked, shredded chicken for quicker prep.
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Long-grain white rice Jasmine or basmati can be used.
For the Sauce
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
For Creaminess
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
For Seasoning
  • 1 packet Italian Dressing Seasoning Homemade blend can be used.
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Butter Melted, optional.
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, Italian dressing seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  4. Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish and layer browned chicken on top.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and rice, ensuring even coverage.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
  8. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For meal prep, wrap the unbaked casserole tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

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