Description
Made with tender, shredded chicken, creamy soups, and topped with a crunchy Panko bread crumb crust, this Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (Instant Pot or slow cooker chicken works great)
- 3 cups uncooked Minute Rice, prepared
- 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 0.7 ounce packet Italian dressing seasoning mix (I use Good Seasons)
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/16 tsp pepper
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 4 Tbsp butter, sliced into small pieces
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Minute Rice according to the package instructions. (Microwaving works great if you’re in a hurry or want to keep the kitchen cool!) Set the cooked rice aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken, prepared rice, cream of chicken soup, room temperature cream cheese, Italian dressing seasoning mix, garlic powder, and chicken stock. Stir until everything is well combined and creamy.
4. Fold in 1 ½ cups of the Colby Jack cheese into the mixture and mix thoroughly.
5. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray, then pour the chicken and rice mixture evenly into the dish.
6. Top the casserole with the remaining ½ cup of Colby Jack cheese and 1 cup of Panko bread crumbs.
7. Dot the top with butter, evenly distributing the slices across the casserole.
8. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly, and the top is golden brown and crispy.
9. Optional: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh pop of color.
Notes
To save time, use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked shredded chicken.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mix.
This casserole freezes well—just assemble, cover tightly, and freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg