Description
Angel Chicken Rice is a creamy, cheesy casserole combining tender cooked chicken and fluffy rice with a rich blend of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, and Italian dressing mix, baked to perfection with melted Colby Jack cheese on top. This comforting dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that serves a crowd.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Soften Butter and Cream Cheese: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the cream cheese and butter for 20-30 seconds until softened, then whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, cooked rice, softened butter and cream cheese mixture, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes with the foil on. Then remove the foil and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken and rice are fully cooked before starting the recipe.
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Feel free to substitute Colby Jack cheese with cheddar or Monterey Jack for variation.
- For a lower fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and chicken soup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
