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Heavenly Chicken Angel Rice Casserole

A creamy, comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, fluffy seasoned rice, and a rich blend of sour cream, broth, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Angel Rice Casserole
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together soup, sour cream, broth, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice until evenly coated.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken gently to keep pieces intact.
  5. Pour mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 55–60 minutes until rice is soft.
  8. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
  9. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole is best when allowed to rest after baking, which helps the rice finish absorbing liquid for the perfect texture.