Easy Lemon Chicken Casserole

4 from 4 votes

This lemon chicken casserole is quick to prep, easy to clean up, and packed with fresh, comforting flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken casserole, lemon chicken, lemon chicken bake, lemon chicken casserole, lemon chicken casserole recipe, lemon chicken recipe, one pan lemon chicken

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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.

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