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Creamy Lemon Chicken Rice Casserole

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A delightful and creamy casserole featuring tender chicken thighs, zesty lemon, and fluffy rice, perfect for a comforting meal.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 5 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth (+ extra ½ cup)
  • ⅓ cup white wine (optional- can sub with more broth)
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups Minute Rice
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • zest from one medium lemon
  • 5 lemon slices
  • chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • more lemon zest (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken thighs with lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  4. Add chicken broth, white wine (if using), half and half cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, and salt to the skillet. Stir until combined.
  5. Stir in Minute Rice, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and mix well.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and place the seasoned chicken thighs on top.
  7. Arrange lemon slices over the chicken and cover the dish with foil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional lemon zest before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for added nutrition.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

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