Lemony Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease an 11-by-7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large shallow bowl, whisk together flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder and half of the lemon zest. Season generously with salt and pepper and whisk. Dredge each piece of chicken on all sides with flour mixture. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken skin side down, and sear until golden, 6 minutes. Flip and cook until the opposite side is golden, about 6 minutes more. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Combine soup, stock, rice, garlic and remaining lemon zest in the prepared baking dish. Place the chicken on the rice mixture and layer lemon slices over the top of each piece. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is done and the rice is tender. To develop a deeper color, uncover the dish for the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking. Garnish with basil. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir the rice and season to taste before serving.