Heavenly Creamy Angel Chicken Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 2 cups cooked white rice
02 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
03 - 300 grams cream of chicken soup
04 - 240 milliliters sour cream
05 - 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 150 grams frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked white rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and half the cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly to incorporate.
04 - Fold frozen mixed vegetables and sautéed chicken into the creamy rice mixture, ensuring even distribution.
05 - Lightly grease a 33x23 cm casserole dish. Pour the chicken and rice mixture into the dish, spreading evenly. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
06 - Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Top with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Letting the casserole rest after baking helps the layers set and enhances flavor integration.