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CHICKEN LASAGNA RECIPE



Chicken Lasagna Recipe image

This white sauce Chicken Lasagna is so satisfying with layers of lasagna noodles and tender chicken in a creamy spinach sauce.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked from 2 lbs chicken breast)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half and half ((or equal parts of heavy cream and milk))
5 oz fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves (minced)
15 oz ricotta
1 large egg
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 cups mozzarella cheese (12 oz by weight, divided (reserve 1 cup for topping))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package instructions then drain hot water and add cold water to the pot to stop the cooking process and prevent noodles from sticking together. Shred 4 cups of chicken.
  • Place a pot or large saucepan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and saute onions for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add 4 Tbsp butter and whisk in 1/3 cup flour. Continue whisking 3 minutes or until flour mixture is golden.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups half and half, 2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth and simmer 5 minutes until thickened to a light gravy consistency.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped spinach, and stir to combine then remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together: ricotta, egg, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan, and 1/4 cup parsley.
  • Add a little bechamel sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish, add 3 noodles, Add 1/2 ricotta sauce, 1/2 shredded chicken then ladle 1/3 of spinach sauce over the chicken.
  • Add 3 noodles, 1/2 ricotta cheese, 1/2 shredded chicken, and 1/3 spinach sauce
  • Add 3 noodles, remaining 1/3 sauce, and sprinkle on reserved 1 cup cheese.
  • Cover and Bake: Arrange 10-12 toothpicks over the top to keep the foil from touching the cheese then cover with a large sheet of foil. Bake on the center rack in a preheated oven at 375˚F for 45 minutes then uncover and broil 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese. Rest at least 10 minutes uncovered before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA



Cheesy chicken lasagna image

The cheesiest chicken lasagna layered with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, rich chicken bolognese and no-boil lasagna sheets is a dinner favorite.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

500 g (1lb) ground chicken / chicken mince
1 large onion (finely chopped)
2 celery spears (finely chopped (+- ½ cup))
2 large carrots (finely chopped (+- 1 cup))
250 g (½lb) mushrooms (finely chopped )
4 garlic cloves (minced )
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp Italian herbs / Italian seasoning
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 cup chopped tomatoes ((I used cherry tomatoes that were starting to soften) )
1 cup tomato puree ((passata / crushed tomatoes) )
2 tsp tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar ((optional))
2 cups bechamel sauce / cheese sauce ((my recipe is linked) )
250 g (½lb) no-boil lasagna sheets
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, deep pan and brown the chicken well. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the vegetables and cook for 7-10 minutes or until they start to soften.
  • Add the garlic and herbs and cook for another minute before adding the chicken back in.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, stock, Balsamic and sugar.
  • Cover, reduce and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Season to taste.
  • Layer the bolognese mixture with no-cook lasagna sheets and bechamel/cheese sauce in an oven-proof baking dish (18cm x 25cm or 7in x 10in). Add a quarter cup mozzarella cheese with each layer to make it ultra cheese. Top with cheddar cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 200°C/390°F for 20-30 minutes or until a sharp knife can easily be inserted. Remove the foil and allow to bake until browned on top.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to rest for at least 10 minutes then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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