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Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake {Gluten & Dairy Free}

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Cuisine Global
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428
Author Unbound Wellness

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed (uncooked)
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz gluten-free fusilli pasta uncooked
  • 2 ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • ¼ cup coconut cream
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F and lightly grease a 9x13” baking dish.
  • Add the chicken to a bowl and season with herbs, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Toss and top with olive oil.
  • Add the uncooked pasta to the baking dish along with the seasoned chicken. Pour the broth and lemon juice and gently toss. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the cover and add minced garlic. Toss again and cover. Cook for another 20-22 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the chicken is cooked through to 165 F.
  • Remove from the oven add the spinach and coconut cream. Stir very well, the sauce will thicken and reduce as you stir! 
  • Once the sauce is thick and creamy, top the pasta with lemon zest and chopped parsley and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.8g | Protein: 34.7g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 2.4g