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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Egg Free

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Published: Nov 12, 2015 ยท Updated: Aug 29, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole is an easy meal that comes together quickly with a few make-ahead tips. Great for a weeknight, make ahead dinner.

    Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #PastaFits campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time.

    Don't let a full schedule prevent you from nourishing your body. Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole is an easy meal that comes together quickly with a few make-ahead tips ~ from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    The holidays are creeping up on us whether you like it or not, and with the holidays usually comes a hectic schedule.

    I always have these grand ideas that I will be really good at planning ahead. And then Sunday comes, and it seems much more appealing to rest and drink tea in my robe instead of spending all day in the kitchen.

    Don't get me wrong, I love spending Sundays or any day for that matter in the kitchen.

    But when life gets busy, it's nice to take a relaxing moment for yourself.

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole from Living Well Kitchen

    Problem is when you don't plan ahead it gets tricky to eat nourishing meals that keep you feeling good throughout the holiday season.

    Thinking that you are going to cook every single weeknight can be a bit of an unrealistic expectation, but one night a week?

    That I can do (and so can you!)

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole from Living Well Kitchen

    When you're already in the kitchen, just do a few extra things to make your life so much easier when your schedule gets hectic.

    Some of my favorite things to do are to make extra pasta on the nights I am already cooking pasta. I like to boil extra noodles, then refrigerate them for later. You can even freeze cooked pasta!

    I also like to chop extra veggies while I'm already chopping. If you're chopping an onion for a meal, why not chop another and stash it in the fridge for another night?

    Same with chicken. I loathe dealing with raw chicken. Cutting up raw chicken is one of my least favorite things to do.

    Instead of making myself deal with raw chicken every single time, I just buy extra chicken and cut it up all at once. You can refrigerate or freeze for later.

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole from Living Well Kitchen

    Speaking of for later, this casserole is the perfect example of those tips.

    One night I was making pasta, so I made extra. The next night I made a stir-fry, and I cut up extra chicken and an onion. Then I popped the chicken and onion into a bag with some lemon, spices, and olive oil and called it a night.

    The next night, I tossed together the chicken & marinade, cooked pasta, and a can of artichoke hearts. Pop the mixture into the oven for about 45 minutes, sprinkle on some cheese, and you've got yourself a very tasty casserole that took you less than 3 minutes to make (that night).

    So instead of stressing that you don't have time to prepare meals in advance, take a few little steps to make your life easier for the rest of the week.

    Those steps take minutes, but they save a lot of hassle and stress when you want a home cooked meal but really don't feel like pulling out the cutting board or doing much work.

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole from Living Well Kitchen

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole is an easy meal that comes together quickly with a few make-ahead tips
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound chicken breast cut up
    • 1 cup diced onion about 1 small onion
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 2 cloves
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice about 1 lemon
    • ยฝ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ยผ teaspoon dried basil
    • ยผ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 4 ounces pasta about 3 cups cooked, cooked
    • 15 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts drained
    • ยผ cup grated Parmesan cheese about 1 ounce

    Instructions

    • Put chicken, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper in a zip top bag. Mix together, and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
    • When you're ready to prepare, preheat oven to 350*F.
    • Toss together chicken mixture, pasta, and artichoke hearts. Transfer to an 8 or 9 inch baking dish (about 2 quarts) and cover. 
    • Place casserole dish on a baking sheet and transfer to preheated oven. Bake for 50 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
    • Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
    • Serve with extra cheese, lemon juice, and salt if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *You can make the pasta before preheating the oven if desired, but it's best to use cooled cooked pasta. If I don't have leftover, I'll cook a batch when I'm already in the kitchen marinating the chicken. Then just refrigerate until you're ready to assemble
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Chicken Pasta Casserole
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    455
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    78
    mg
    26
    %
    Sodium
     
    780
    mg
    34
    %
    Potassium
     
    550
    mg
    16
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    32
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    32
    g
    64
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1150
    IU
    23
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    31.6
    mg
    38
    %
    Calcium
     
    120
    mg
    12
    %
    Iron
     
    2.4
    mg
    13
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. EA-The Spicy RD says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Love you cut-up chicken prepping technique! This looks so yummy, and something my whole family would love-pinning and making soon!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        November 23, 2015 at 5:15 pm

        Thanks so much EA! It's one of my favorite dishes my mom used to make for us ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      November 15, 2015 at 6:26 am

      This is such a clever idea to make life so much easier during a crazy busy time of year! Great idea to marinate the chicken with the onions for extra flavor!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        November 24, 2015 at 11:14 am

        Thanks Katie!! I love marinating chicken with onions & garlic -- makes it soo delicious!

        Reply

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