Easy Lemon Chicken Casserole
This lemon chicken casserole is quick to prep, easy to clean up, and packed with fresh, comforting flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- thin slices from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the 2 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup white rice, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon thyme to the prepared baking dish and mix.
- Season the 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, and place it in the baking dish with the other ingredients.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then place the thin slices from 1 lemon over the top of the dish, and bake for another 5 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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