Description

Creamy, comforting, and full of tender chicken over fluffy rice, this Angel Chicken Rice recipe is a heavenly weeknight dinner you’ll want to make again and again. With a rich cream sauce, simple pantry staples, and classic flavors, it’s the perfect one-dish meal for busy families or cozy evenings at home.

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Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Sauce:

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp paprika (optional, for a hint of color and warmth)

For Serving:

3 cups cooked white or brown rice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken
Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks or keep whole, depending on preference.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 4–5 minutes per side (if whole) or 6–8 minutes total (if cubed), until browned and cooked through.
Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add butter and melt.
Stir in cream cheese and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), Italian seasoning, and paprika.
Stir continuously until the sauce is well combined and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Do not boil. Adjust consistency with a splash more broth if needed.

Step 3: Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
Pour the cream sauce over the chicken and gently mix.
Simmer on low for 5–7 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavor and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 4: Serve Over Rice
Scoop warm rice onto plates or bowls.
Top with generous portions of the creamy angel chicken mixture.
Garnish with chopped parsley and a crack of black pepper if desired.

Notes

Soften Cream Cheese – Leave it at room temperature for easy mixing.
Use Low Sodium Broth – Helps control the salt level in the final dish.
Swap the Rice – Try cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version.
Make it Ahead – Prepare the sauce and chicken, store separately, then reheat and serve over fresh rice.
Adjust the Creaminess – Add extra broth if you prefer a thinner sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cuisine: American