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baked chicken and rice in pan topped with lemon slices
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Lemon Chicken & Rice Casserole

This creamy Lemon Chicken Rice Casserole made with Greek yogurt is an easy one dish dinner filled with bright flavor and healthy ingredients for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rest Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: baked lemon chicken and rice, chicken and rice casserole, lemon chicken and rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 343kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound chicken breast cubed
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, add the butter, rice, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chicken broth, parsley and rice. Mix all together and top with the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken and rice is cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Garnish with feta cheese, diced tomatoes or a dollop of tzatziki for even more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 682mg | Sugar: 2g