Creamy Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole: A Family Favorite Comfort Dish

Name: Creamy Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole: A Family Favorite Comfort Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded); 3 cups cooked rice; 0.5 cup butter (room temperature and cubed); 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature and cubed); 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix (seasoned); 1 cup chicken stock; 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (divided use); salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); fresh parsley (for garnish)

By Emma CollinsAug 10, 2026

This angel chicken and rice casserole is a comforting blend of creamy chicken and rice, perfect for busy weeknights. With tender pieces of chicken mixed in a cheesy, flavorful sauce, it’s bound to please picky eaters. This dish is not only easy to make but also great for meal prepping; prepare in advance or freeze for a later date.

Ingredients

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Servings

•3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
•3 cups cooked rice
•0.5 cup butter (room temperature and cubed)
•8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature and cubed)
•10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
•3 cloves garlic (minced)
•0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix (seasoned)
•1 cup chicken stock
•2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (divided use)
•salt (to taste)
•pepper (to taste)
•fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and generously spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
2
In a microwave-safe bowl, soften the cream cheese and butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds; whisk until smooth.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, butter and cream cheese mixture, cream of chicken soup, garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, half the shredded cheese, and salt and pepper; mix well until evenly combined.
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