CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI LASAGNA ROLLS

Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna Rolls image

Take pasta to new heights with this clever creation. A cheesy mixture of chicken and broccoli is rolled into lasagna noodles, making enough for two dinners. It's nice to have a pan of these roll-ups in the freezer for unexpected company. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 casseroles (3 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 cups diced cooked chicken
6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. Pour 1/3 cup each into 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes; set aside., In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cheese sauce, chicken, broccoli, eggs, bread crumbs, pimientos, parsley and salt if desired. Spread about 1/2 cup over each noodle. Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning with a short side; secure ends with toothpicks. , Place 6 roll-ups curly end down in each baking dish. Top with remaining cheese sauce., Cover and freeze 1 casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake second casserole at 350° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until bubbly. Discard toothpicks., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.