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Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Bake

Lemon chicken spaghetti bake is a creamy, flavorful baked pasta dish you and your family will love. Bursting with flavors from a mix of Alfredo, pesto sauce and lemon juice, this Italian inspired casserole is one to make on repeat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 605kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1 15 oz jar alfredo sauce
  • 2 1/2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 3-3 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 6 oz Parmesan romano cheese shredded
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • Break the noodles in half. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the pasta, and cook until al dente. Carefully transfer the cooked spaghetti to a waiting colander in the sink, and run it under cool water to stop it from cooking. Set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Start by making the sauce. Add the alfredo, pesto, tomatoes, and lemon juice to a mixing bowl and whisk together until evenly combined. Set aside.
  • Add half of the cooked/drained spaghetti to the bottom of an 8x8" baking dish. Spread the pasta out evenly in the dish.
  • Pour half of the prepared sauce evenly out over top of the pasta, spreading out as needed. Next, add half the chicken in an even layer.
  • Spread half of the romano and mozzarella cheese evenly out over the chicken and pasta in an even layer.
  • Add the ricotta in dollops on top of the cheese, and using the back of a spoon gently spread it out as much as possible.
  • Repeat all of the layers, EXCEPT for the ricotta.
  • Sprinkle the dried oregano evenly out overtop of the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole at 350° for 40 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese has begun to brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 592mg | Iron: 1mg