Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake: A Delightful Recipe for Your Family Dinner
A delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and pasta, perfect for family dinners.
- Author: Christiana
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the broth mixture over the pasta and chicken mixture, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a creamier texture, add a cup of cream cheese to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake, family dinner, easy recipe