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One Bag Lemon Chicken Pasta

One Bag Lemon Chicken Pasta

The ultimate comfort food, One Bag Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner that packs a flavor punch. With tender chicken, zesty lemon, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is sure to become your go-to recipe. Make it tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Reynolds® Large Oven Bag
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 pound Pasta
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 medium Lemon
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 4 cups Water
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
  • optional Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Grater
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Frying Pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Open the Reynolds® Large Oven Bag and add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour.
  3. Add the pasta, chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon slices, salt, pepper, thyme, and water into the bag.
  4. Seal the bag tightly and place it on a baking sheet.
  5. Cut six 1/2-inch slits in the bag to let steam escape.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the bag from the oven and squeeze out excess liquid through the steam slits.
  8. Open the bag and add the parsley, stirring to combine.
  9. Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: After cooking, store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.
  • Freezing: This dish freezes well! Portion it out into freezer-safe containers.
  • Vegetable Additions: Consider adding seasonal vegetables like spinach or asparagus.
  • Herb Variations: Experiment with different herbs!
  • Spice it Up: If you enjoy a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes to the mix!