Description
This Cheesy Angel Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich cheese sauce, all baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table with its delightful flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup butter, room temperature and cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and cubed
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasons)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided use
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, soften the cream cheese and butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, the butter and cream cheese mixture, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, half of the shredded cheese, and salt and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Transfer the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before removing the foil.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in vegetables like peas or spinach. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking; just increase the baking time if baking from cold.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 548
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg