January 2012 - Nancy's House

 Baked Pasta and Lemon Chicken

Nonstick cooking spray

4 cups (6 ounces) cooked spaghetti

1 ½ pounds cooked chicken, diced

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1 ½ teaspoons dried marjoram

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

2/3 cup white wine

½ cup chicken broth

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Spray one 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Putting the pasta together

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a

resealable freezer bag. Seal the bags tightly

To freeze

 Label, date, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking as

directed below.

For dinner tonight

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the chicken and pasta mixture from the bag into the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is heated through or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Alternatively, spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Heat the chicken and pasta mixture for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is heated through.