{"id":93705,"date":"2025-04-21T05:50:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T05:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/creamy-lemon-chicken-casserole-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T05:50:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T05:50:58","slug":"creamy-lemon-chicken-casserole-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/creamy-lemon-chicken-casserole-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Lemon Chicken Casserole | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This lemon chicken casserole is fresh, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to throw together. One dish, no fuss, and leftovers you\u2019ll actually want to eat.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This lemon chicken casserole is fresh, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to throw together. One dish, no fuss, and leftovers you\u2019ll actually want to eat.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You guys<strong> <em>love<\/em> lemon chicken <\/strong>anything\u2014and honestly, I\u2019m the same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature <strong>made from scratch lemon herb sauce<\/strong>, you\u2019ll want this on repeat!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of baked lemon chicken casserole in a baking dish.  \" class=\"wp-image-295671\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of baked lemon chicken casserole in a baking dish.  \" class=\"wp-image-295671\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-this-dish-is-an-instant-favorite\">This Dish is an Instant Favorite<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy Weeknight Win<\/strong>: I love being able to toss everything in one pan and throw it in the oven! All the flavors meld together, and the clean-up is so simple!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavor Explosion!<\/strong> The lemony sauce is DY-NO-MITE in your mouth! It\u2019s refreshing and creamy, and I can\u2019t wait for you to try it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lemon-chicken-casserole-ingredients\">Lemon Chicken Casserole Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-295320\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-295320\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IngredientsWithLabelsLemonChickenCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Lemon Pepper Seasoning:<\/strong> You can use store-bought, but I highly recommend using my homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-pepper-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">lemon pepper blend<\/a> for the best taste! <\/li>\n<li><strong>Rice Options:<\/strong> Instead of long-grain white rice, you can use brown rice. Increase the liquid by \u00bc cup and bake it for 40-45 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-lemon-chicken-casserole\">How to Make Lemon Chicken Casserole<\/h2>\n<p>Making this casserole is seriously so easy! It bakes up all in one dish, so the flavors all meld together! Here\u2019s how to make it from scratch in 3 easy steps!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Add the Ingredients:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 375\u00baF and spray a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the\u00a0chicken broth,\u00a0white rice, lemon juice, melted butter, lemon zest, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, dried basil, pepper, and thyme\u00a0to the prepared baking dish and stir.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the Chicken:<\/strong> Season the cubed chicken breast\u00a0with\u00a0salt\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-pepper-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">lemon pepper\u00a0seasoning<\/a> and place it in the baking dish with the other ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook:<\/strong> Bake for 30 minutes, then place the\u00a0lemon slices\u00a0over 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"295812\" alt=\"All of the sauce ingredients added to the baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-295812\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"295812\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"All of the sauce ingredients added to the baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-295812\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2169-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"295808\" alt=\"Seasoned chicken added to the baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-295808\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"295808\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Seasoned chicken added to the baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-295808\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2170-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"295809\" alt=\"Casserole par baked with fresh lemon slices on top ready to go back in the oven to finish cooking. \" class=\"wp-image-295809\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"295809\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Casserole par baked with fresh lemon slices on top ready to go back in the oven to finish cooking. \" class=\"wp-image-295809\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1Y3A2171-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-slow-cooker-instructions\">Slow Cooker Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>Prepare the lemon chicken casserole and rice mixture according to steps 1-2. Place everything in a slow cooker, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Some on lifting a spoonful of lemon chicken casserole out of the dish.\" class=\"wp-image-295672\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Some on lifting a spoonful of lemon chicken casserole out of the dish.\" class=\"wp-image-295672\" title=\"You guys love lemon chicken anything\u2014and honestly, same. So I had to give you this lemon chicken casserole. With my signature made from scratch lemon herb sauce, you'll want this on repeat!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lemon-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lemon-chicken-casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store-leftovers\">How to Store Leftovers <\/h3>\n<p>This lemon chicken casserole tastes just as good the next day. They are perfect for lunch, or let\u2019s be real, round two of dinner.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store the leftovers in the fridge in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/rubbermaid-10pc-brilliance-leak-proof-food-storage-containers-with-airtight-lids\/-\/A-51097873\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">airtight container<\/a> for up to 3 days.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the Freezer:<\/strong> Store completely cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Reheat:<\/strong> Cover the casserole with foil to keep it from drying out, and bake at 350\u00baF for about 20 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-chicken-casserole-recipes\">More Chicken Casserole Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Casseroles are total weeknight heroes around here\u2014easy to make, packed with flavor, and even my kids are on board. That\u2019s a dinner win in my book! Want more family faves? 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id=\"wprm-recipe-container-294803\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"294803\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1907438610\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1907438610\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-294803-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"294803\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-294803-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-294803-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 \u00bd cups chicken broth<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup white rice<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 tablespoons lemon juice<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 tablespoons melted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon lemon zest<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon minced garlic<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-9 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon onion powder<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-10 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon dried basil<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-12 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon pepper<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-13 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon thyme<\/span> to the prepared baking dish and mix.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-294803-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Season the <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast<\/span> with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 teaspoons lemon pepper<\/span>, and place it in the baking dish with the other ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-294803-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 30 minutes, then place the <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-294803-14 wprm-block-text-bold\">thin slices from 1 lemon<\/span> over the top of the dish, and bake for another 5 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-294803-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">228<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">55<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1171<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">364<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">97<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">30<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an 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