Description
Comfort meets elegance in this angel chicken and rice casserole, a creamy midwest classic that blends tender chicken with velvety sauce. Hearty layers of rice and juicy chicken create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Create an even layer of uncooked rice across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley in a mixing bowl until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then arrange them directly on top of the rice layer.
- Carefully pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and rice, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Tightly seal the dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and rice becomes tender and fluffy.
- Remove foil, gently fluff and redistribute the rice with a fork, allowing any remaining moisture to be absorbed.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and settle.
Notes
- Choose long-grain white rice for the best texture and even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat sour cream with Greek yogurt and use skinless chicken breasts to reduce calories.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free meal by selecting gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg