Description
Angel Chicken Rice is a comforting and creamy baked chicken recipe featuring tender boneless breasts smothered in a rich sauce made from Italian dressing mix, golden mushroom soup, white wine, and cream cheese. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this dish combines savory flavors with a smooth, cheesy texture for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
Sauce
- 1 package dry Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 can (about 10.5 oz) condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 ounces cream cheese with chives
Serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) to warm it up and get ready for baking the chicken.
- Brown the chicken: In a large skillet, melt the 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until both sides are nicely browned, which seals in flavor and juices.
- Arrange chicken in baking dish: Transfer the browned chicken breasts into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
- Prepare the sauce: Using the same skillet, combine the dry Italian salad dressing mix, condensed golden mushroom soup, white wine, and cream cheese with chives. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and thoroughly blended.
- Pour sauce over chicken: Evenly pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the chicken: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Plate the baked chicken and spoon the creamy sauce over a bed of cooked rice for a complete and hearty meal.
Notes
- For best results, use a good quality dry Italian salad dressing mix to enhance flavor.
- White wine adds depth; substitute with chicken broth if preferred.
- Make sure chicken breasts are thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- For a lower fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and butter substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
