Heavenly Chicken Angel Rice
Heavenly Chicken Angel Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy casserole features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a delightful cheese blend that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup butter, cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13” casserole dish.
- Soften cream cheese and butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds; whisk until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, rice, softened mixture, cream of chicken soup, garlic, dressing mix, chicken stock, half of the cheese, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition. Leftover rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup.
Find it online: https://fluffyrecipes.com/heavenly-chicken-angel-rice/