Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake — The ultimate easy dinner ready in 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest, most irresistible lemon sauce. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Veggie Scrambled Eggs on Toast and Easy Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo.

What You'll Need for Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• chicken breasts
• pasta
• heavy cream
• lemon
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• onion
• chicken broth
• dijon mustard
• salt
• pepper
• Optional: fresh parsley
• Optional: red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner

1. Step 1: Cook chicken breasts in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
4. Step 4: Add cooked pasta, diced chicken, and half of the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine.
5. Step 5: Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining parmesan cheese and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
6. Step 6: Let the creamy lemon chicken pasta bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Assemble the creamy lemon chicken pasta bake in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.

Freezing Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
• Best substitution: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for even more tender results.
• Make-ahead: Assemble the creamy lemon chicken pasta bake in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of milk or chicken broth.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• chicken breasts
• pasta
• heavy cream
• lemon
• parmesan cheese

Seasonings

• garlic
• onion
• chicken broth
• dijon mustard
• salt
• pepper

Optional Toppings

• fresh parsley
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook chicken breasts in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
4. Step 4: Add cooked pasta, diced chicken, and half of the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine.
5. Step 5: Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining parmesan cheese and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
6. Step 6: Let the creamy lemon chicken pasta bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
• Best substitution: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for even more tender results.
• Make-ahead: Assemble the creamy lemon chicken pasta bake in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of milk or chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: Assemble the creamy lemon chicken pasta bake in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 30g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 850mg
• Cholesterol: 145mg
• Sat. Fat: 18g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake for Easy Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!