Angel Chicken Rice is a beloved comfort food casserole with creamy, cheesy goodness.
Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and rich cheeses come together in a satisfying, easy-to-make dish.
Whether for family dinners or gatherings, this casserole will quickly become a favorite.
Customize it to suit your taste and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in every bite!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup butter, room temperature and cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature and cubed
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.7 oz Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13” casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 2: Microwave cream cheese and butter for 20–30 seconds, then whisk until smooth.
Step 3: In a large bowl, mix chicken, rice, cream cheese-butter mixture, cream of chicken soup, garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, half of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 4: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
Step 6: Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Cool for 5 minutes, remove foil, and garnish with parsley.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Angel Chicken Rice?
Angel Chicken Rice is a creamy casserole made with chicken, rice, cream cheese, butter, and seasonings, topped with melted cheese.
2. Can I use leftover chicken for this recipe?
Yes, leftover cooked chicken works perfectly. Just shred or dice it before adding.
3. How can I make Angel Chicken Rice gluten-free?
Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and ensure the Italian dressing mix is gluten-free.
4. Can I prepare Angel Chicken Rice ahead of time?
Yes, assemble it ahead and refrigerate overnight. Add extra baking time if cooking from cold.
5. How should I store leftovers of Angel Chicken Rice?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 1–2 months.
Angel Chicken Rice
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup butter room temperature and cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature and cubed
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.7 oz Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13” casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Microwave cream cheese and butter for 20–30 seconds, then whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, rice, cream cheese-butter mixture, cream of chicken soup, garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, half of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Cool for 5 minutes, remove foil, and garnish with parsley.
