Description
Creamy Angel Chicken Rice blends tender chicken and velvety sauce over fluffy rice, creating a comforting dinner classic. Savory flavors and simple ingredients make this dish perfect for busy weeknights when home cooks crave something delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package (225 grams/8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 packet (30 grams/1 ounce) Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 can (300 grams/10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (or extra chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rice:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Thoroughly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a velvety sauce by gently melting butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then gradually incorporate cream cheese until smooth and silky.
- Whisk in Italian dressing mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, white wine, and garlic powder, stirring continuously to develop a rich, harmonious blend.
- For slow cooker method, nestle seasoned chicken breasts into the prepared sauce, allowing them to bathe in the creamy mixture for 5-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high until meat becomes fork-tender.
- Alternatively, for stovetop preparation, immerse chicken directly into the sauce, covering and simmering on low heat for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked and succulent.
- Simultaneously, prepare rice using chicken broth instead of water to enhance the overall depth of flavor, following package instructions precisely.
- Plate the fluffy rice as a foundation, then delicately arrange the tender chicken on top, generously drizzling the luxurious sauce over the entire dish.
- Optional: Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese as a final, elegant touch.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sodium broth for a lighter version of this decadent dish.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary directly into the sauce while cooking.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with turkey breasts or pork tenderloin for variety and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 56 hours (slow cooker) or 30 minutes (stovetop)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg