angel chicken recipe
Angel Chicken is a delightful and creamy chicken dish seasoned to perfection, baked in a rich sauce, and served over rice or pasta. It’s an easy recipe that makes for a comforting meal for any night of the week.
Equipment
- 1 oven-safe skillet or casserole dish
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 aluminum foil if needed
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 pounds.
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Can substitute with cheddar or Gouda.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- as needed none cooked rice or pasta For serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and dry onion soup mix. Stir until well-blended.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Remove the skillet from heat and pour the soup mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover the skillet with aluminum foil (if necessary) and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the angel chicken over a bed of cooked rice or pasta.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach to the dish for added nutrition.
You can substitute the mozzarella cheese with other cheeses like cheddar or Gouda depending on your preference.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Just increase the cooking time slightly if baking from cold.