Delicious Slow Cooker Angel Chicken and Rice Casserole
A warm and hearty casserole featuring tender chicken, savory rice, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 390 minutes
- Total Time: 405 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Long-grain white rice
- Cream of chicken soup
- Onion soup mix
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Frozen peas or corn
- Chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or line it with a slow cooker liner.
- Layer the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the Rice: Sprinkle the uncooked rice evenly over the chicken.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and chicken broth.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add Cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the casserole.
- Finish with Veggies: Stir in peas or corn just before serving.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the casserole warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the soup mixture for an hour before cooking. Adjust cooking time if using brown rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg