Easy Lemon Chicken Casserole
A flavorful and easy-to-make lemon chicken casserole that combines tender chicken, rice, and zesty lemon flavors in one dish.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 2.5 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
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme
Lemon slices
- thin slices from 1 lemon lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix chicken broth, rice, lemon juice, melted butter, lemon zest, garlic, onion powder, salt, basil, pepper, and thyme in the dish.
- Season chicken with salt and lemon pepper, then add to the dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then add lemon slices on top and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon slices for the best flavor.