PARMESAN CHICKEN LASAGNA

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I have one son who's loves chicken so much that he would eat it at every meal if possible. To tempt him away from chicken nuggets, I concocted this lasagna using chicken.-Dedra Thrash, Fyffe, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in grated Parmesan cheese. , In a bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 1/2 cup sauce, and half of the ricotta mixture and chicken. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.