Name: Lemon Chicken & Rice Casserole
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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!

Prep5 minutes

Cook35 minutes

Total5 minutes

Serves4

Published 4 Oct 2023

baked chicken and rice in pan topped with lemon slices

Baked Lemon Chicken & Rice

If you are looking for a fresh and flavorful dinner you can toss in a casserole dish, this easy Lemon Chicken and Rice is a fantastic recipe you need to try!

Fluffy jasmine rice is baked with Greek yogurt and lemon juice and paired with chicken breasts and fresh herbs for a simple and delicious meal.

Pair the baked lemon chicken and rice with Caesar Asparagus or Roasted Beets & Carrots for a complete dinner that will fill you up, but won’t bog you down.

How to make Lemon Chicken Casserole

The best part of this baked lemon chicken and rice recipe is that it only calls for seven simple ingredients. Here is what you will need to add to your 9×13 casserole dish for an easy dinner

unsalted butter

uncooked jasmine rice

Greek yogurt

lemon

fresh parsley

chicken broth

chicken breast

ingredients for baked lemon chicken and rice on marble table

Garnishes for Baked Lemon and Rice

Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges.

Here are some more garnishes for this baked lemon chicken to add even more flavor

crumbled feta cheese

diced tomatoes

dollop of Tzatziki or Cucumber Feta Greek Yogurt Dip

Cucumber Feta Greek Yogurt Dip

9x13 pan with baked chicken and rice topped with lemons

Chicken & Rice Casserole with Greek Yogurt

Full fat or non-fat Greek yogurt will both work well in this lemon chicken and rice recipe. If you don’t have Greek yogurt on hand, you can substitute light or regular sour cream in it’s place.

If you want to make this dish dairy free, you can omit the Greek yogurt and substitute additional chicken broth in it’s place.

fluffy rice and lemon chicken in baking pan on table

bowl of fluffy rice with lemon slices, chicken and parsley on table with fork

More one pot chicken recipes

If you love chicken as much as we do and want some more healthy and flavorful recipes that are perfect for a weeknight dinner, be sure to check these out!

Skillet Chicken in White Wine Cream Sauce – Chicken and grapes are simmered in an amazing sauce for a dish exploding with flavor.

Balsamic Chicken & Butternut Squash Dinner – This easy 30 minute sheet pan dinner is a fantastic dinner in cooler months.

Roasted BBQ Chicken & Peach Bake – This one dish dinner is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Lemon Feta Chicken & Potatoes – Another great sheet pan dinner that is a must try!

lemon chicken and rice spooned from baking dish

Notes

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

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

Steps

Preheat oven to 375F.

In a 9×13 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.