One Pot Angel Chicken Rice (Print Version)

Tender chicken and rice in a rich, creamy sauce baked together in one pot.

# What You 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 (optional)

16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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, add baby spinach by tucking it into the sides.
06 - Cover pot with tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
07 - Uncover, check that rice is tender and 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 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cleanup is practically nonexistent since everything cooks in one vessel
  • The creamy sauce develops incredible depth as it bakes with the chicken juices
  • It is forgiving enough that you can throw in extra veggies or swap proteins
02 -
  • The rice continues absorbing liquid while resting so do not panic if it looks slightly saucy right out of the oven
  • Different oven safe pots heat differently so check for doneness at 40 minutes rather than blindly following the timer
03 -
  • Let your cream cheese soften completely on the counter to avoid lumps in the sauce
  • If the top is not golden after baking, run it under the broiler for just 2 minutes watching closely

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