Description
Culinary magic happens when Angel Chicken Rice blends tender chicken, creamy sauce, and hearty rice into one comforting dish. Graceful flavors mingle effortlessly, promising a delightful meal that will satisfy hungry diners and warm hearts with its simple yet irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 package 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 1 packet 1 ounce (30 g) Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 can 10 ounces (300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (or extra chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version)
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoned chicken by generously sprinkling salt and pepper over each chicken breast, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a luscious sauce by gently melting butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then incorporating cream cheese until it transforms into a silky smooth mixture.
- Enhance the sauce by whisking in Italian dressing mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, white wine, and garlic powder, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes uniformly blended and velvety.
- Select your cooking method: for slow cooker, nestle the seasoned chicken breasts into the appliance and cascade the prepared sauce over them, then cook on low for 56 hours or high for 23 hours until the meat reaches tender perfection.
- Alternatively, for stovetop preparation, submerge the chicken breasts directly into the skillet with the sauce, cover, and allow to simmer on low heat for 2530 minutes, ensuring complete and tender cooking.
- Simultaneously prepare the rice using chicken broth instead of water, infusing additional depth of flavor into the grains during cooking.
- Plate the dish by spreading the perfectly cooked rice as a foundation, then positioning the succulent chicken atop the rice and generously drizzling the creamy sauce over everything.
- Optional: Elevate the presentation by sprinkling fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese as a final garnish, adding visual appeal and an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
- Choosing the right chicken ensures tenderness and flavor absorption, so opt for fresh, high-quality boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Prevent sauce separation by maintaining low, steady heat and whisking consistently during sauce preparation.
- Customize wine selection to enhance sauce complexity; dry white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio work brilliantly.
- Adapt for dietary needs by using gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and low-sodium alternatives when preparing sauce ingredients.
- 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: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg