One Pot Angel Chicken Rice (Printable)
Comforting chicken and rice baked in a rich, creamy sauce with Italian herbs. Easy one-pot meal perfect for busy evenings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Rice & Grains
02 - 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 4 oz softened cream cheese
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Broth & Sauces
07 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry Italian dressing seasoning mix
09 - 2 cloves minced garlic
→ Vegetables
10 - 1/2 medium finely chopped onion
11 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach
→ Spices & Herbs
12 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1/4 tsp paprika
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Melt butter in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
03 - Stir rice into the pot and toast for 2 minutes until coated in butter and aromatics.
04 - Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian dressing seasoning, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir continuously until cream cheese melts and mixture is fully combined.
05 - Place chicken breasts over the rice mixture. Spoon sauce generously over the chicken. Tuck baby spinach into the sides of the pot if using.
06 - Cover pot tightly with lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
07 - Uncover and verify rice is tender and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. If needed, continue baking 5 to 10 minutes longer. Optionally broil for 2 minutes to brown the top.
08 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pot so you can relax while the oven does all the work
- The creamy Italian sauce creates the most comforting, rich rice imaginable
02 -
- The rice must be covered tightly during baking or it will not cook through properly
- Letting the dish rest for five minutes after baking makes all the difference for sauce consistency
03 -
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts if you have the extra time to remove bones
- Check the rice at the 35 minute mark since some ovens run hotter than others