Lemon Chicken & Rice Casserole

Lemon Chicken Rice Casserole

Serving Size

4

Total Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Roast: 45 minutes

Special Equipment Needed

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into pieces)
  • 1 (12 oz) bag frozen Brussels sprouts
  • 2 1/4 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Cooking spray (for the baking dish)
  • Parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions:

1.Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°; spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Cut 1 pound thawed, boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-1/2-inch pieces; add to large bowl.

2. Brussels Sprouts: Add 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen Brussels sprouts to bowl.

3. Chicken Stock: Add 2-1/4 cups unsalted chicken stock to bowl.

4. Rice: Add 1 cup uncooked long grain rice to bowl.

5. Lemon: Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to bowl. Stir chicken mixture and spread in prepared dish; cover with aluminum foil and roast 45 minutes or until rice is tender and internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°. Serve casserole garnished with parsley, if desired. Makes about 6 cups.

 

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1-1/2 cups): 358 Calories, 5g Fat (1g Saturated), 65mg Cholesterol, 413mg Sodium, 45g Carbohydrates, 4g Fiber, 34g Protein