Description
Angel chicken rice casserole is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich sauce topped with melty cheese. Easy to prepare and full of bold flavor, it’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy weeknight meals. This versatile casserole can be adapted to gluten-free or dairy-free needs while still delivering indulgent, satisfying results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup butter, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.7 oz Italian dressing mix packet
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Place butter and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; heat 20–30 seconds until soft. Whisk smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cooked rice, softened butter/cream cheese mixture, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, and half the Colby Jack cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining Colby Jack cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges bubble.
- Remove from oven, rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture.
- Soften butter and cream cheese fully for smooth blending.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain a light, fluffy casserole.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or roasted vegetables for variations.
- Make it gluten-free with certified GF cream of chicken soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg