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Chicken Lasagna

Deliciously Easy Chicken Lasagna That Everyone Will Love

This Chicken Lasagna is a family favorite, combining comforting flavors and effortless preparation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Use leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 1 large Egg Can omit for vegan option
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Basil Can swap for oregano or parsley
For the Noodles
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles Use gluten-free noodles if desired
For the Sauce
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Any tomato sauce works if marinara isn't available
For the Cheese Layer
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Can try cheddar for different flavor
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese Optional for lighter option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather your baking dish and ingredients.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the parmesan cheese until smooth.
  3. Spread a layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of your baking dish.
  4. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the marinara sauce.
  5. Evenly distribute cooked chicken over the noodles.
  6. Spread the ricotta mixture over the chicken layer.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.
  8. Continue layering: marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, chicken, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese, finishing with marinara sauce on top.
  9. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  11. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use quality cooked chicken and customize your lasagna with different vegetables or cheeses as desired.

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