One Pot Angel Chicken Rice Bake (Printable version)
Comforting creamy chicken and rice baked together in one pot with Italian seasoning and Parmesan for an easy weeknight dinner.
# List of ingredients:
→ 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, for added color and nutrition)
→ 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 (optional)
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in the 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 the cream cheese melts and the mixture is combined.
05 - Arrange the chicken breasts over the rice mixture. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken. If using, add baby spinach by tucking it into the sides.
06 - Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
07 - Uncover, check that the rice is tender and the chicken cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). If needed, bake 5–10 minutes longer. Optionally, broil for 2 minutes to brown the top.
08 - Rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Clean up is practically nonexistent since everything cooks in one vessel
- The cream cheese and heavy cream create the most velvety sauce youve ever tasted
- Perfect for those weeknights when you want something impressive but effortless
02 -
- The rice needs that full covered baking time to absorb all the liquid and cook through properly
- Letting it rest for 5 minutes before serving helps the sauce thicken up nicely
03 -
- Spraying your pot with cooking spray before starting makes cleanup even easier
- If the rice seems too liquidy after 40 minutes, leave the lid off for the final 5 to 10 minutes