Description
Angel Chicken Casserole is a warm, creamy 5-ingredient chicken bake that makes weeknight dinners comforting and effortless. Tender chicken breasts rest on seasoned rice and are bathed in a savory cream soup sauce, then topped with melty cheese. Easy to customize, halal-friendly with Italian seasoning, and perfect for make-ahead meals, this cozy casserole reheats beautifully and shines on Pinterest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet Italian seasoning mix (halal-friendly)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning mix, chicken broth, sour cream, melted butter, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the rice.
- Place chicken breasts on top and gently press them into the sauce.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Halal-friendly option with the right seasoning
- Can substitute long-grain rice with brown rice for a healthier twist
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts, adjust cooking time
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Angel Chicken Casserole, 5-ingredient creamy casserole, easy dinner, chicken bake, halal-friendly, family-friendly recipe, comfort food