One Pot Angel Chicken Rice (Printable)
Juicy chicken and tender rice in a savory cream sauce, all baked together in one pot for an easy weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
→ Rice & Grains
02 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
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 garlic, minced
→ Vegetables
10 - 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach (optional)
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in rice and toast for 2 minutes, ensuring it is coated in butter and aromatics.
04 - Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian dressing seasoning, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir until cream cheese melts and mixture is combined.
05 - Arrange chicken breasts over rice mixture. Spoon some sauce over chicken. If using, tuck baby spinach into the sides.
06 - Cover pot with tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
07 - Uncover and check that rice is tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). If needed, bake 5-10 minutes longer. Optionally, broil for 2 minutes to brown the top.
08 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The entire meal cooks in one pot, so you can relax while the oven does all the work
- That creamy sauce with Italian seasoning creates restaurant-quality flavor without any fancy techniques
02 -
- Dont lift the lid during the first 40 minutes of baking or you will release steam and the rice will not cook properly
- The sauce will look very thin when you first assemble it, but it thickens beautifully as the rice absorbs the liquid
03 -
- Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper before placing them on the rice for extra flavor
- If your pot does not have a tight-fitting lid, use heavy-duty foil and crimp it well to seal in the steam