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Heavenly Chicken Angel Rice

Creamy, tender chicken cooked in a luscious Italian cream sauce and served over buttery rice — an easy, comforting dinner that’s truly heavenly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Sauce
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.7 oz packet Italian dressing mix
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika optional, for color
Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or jasmine
  • 1 tbsp butter optional, for flavor

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish or slow cooker
  • Whisk
  • Rice cooker or pot

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  2. Whisk in cream of chicken soup, broth, cream cheese, and Italian dressing mix until smooth.
  3. Place chicken in a baking dish or slow cooker and pour sauce over top.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes or slow cook on Low for 4–5 hours until tender.
  5. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with paprika or Parmesan.

Notes

This creamy chicken and rice dish is rich, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.