Creamy Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole – Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
Some days, I want a dinner that basically cooks itself, doesn’t leave me with a sink full of dishes, and still makes the whole kitchen smell like I worked some kind of culinary magic. This creamy angel chicken and rice casserole? Yep, that’s the one. It’s like your favorite comfort food went on vacation, came back relaxed, and decided to be both easygoing and delicious.
There’s just something cozy about this dish. You mix up tender chicken, creamy soup, and fluffy rice all in one pan, pop it in the oven, and boom—dinner that makes the family go quiet (because they’re too busy eating). I’ve whipped this up after long workdays, for last-minute guests, and once, just because I had cream of chicken soup and no better plan.
If you love chicken stirfry easy recipe vibes but want something baked and creamy, or you're into quick and easy recipes for dinner that taste like Sunday night, this one’s for you. Whether it’s your first casserole rodeo or you're a seasoned stir-and-bake pro, this recipe hits the spot with easy recipes with rotisserie chicken or even leftovers. It fits right in with easy recipes for dinner Indian-style, ground beef easy recipes for dinner (if you sub the chicken), or plain ol’ rice comfort.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, just until browned (it'll finish in the oven).
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, onion powder, and parsley.
- Fold in the cooked rice until it’s all cozy and combined.
- Spread the creamy rice mixture in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place the browned chicken breasts over the rice.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over everything like you mean it.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the edges are bubbling.
- Let it cool for a few minutes (torture, I know), then serve warm and creamy!