Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Cheesy Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole. A comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner, this baked casserole is a crowd-pleaser that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a blend of savory cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook the chicken pieces in olive oil until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in rice and cooked chicken.
- Assemble: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, top with cheeses, cover with foil, and bake.
- Bake: Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice, adjusting baking time and liquid content accordingly.
- For extra flavor, add cooked mushrooms or steamed broccoli to the casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
