Chicken Lasagna Bake
This Chicken Lasagna Bake is a comforting and flavorful twist on classic lasagna, featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and rich tomato sauce baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by half of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of basil.
- Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and some Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat layering with noodles, ricotta, chicken, basil, and cheeses.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles and marinara sauce, then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture or serve with a fresh green salad and garlic bread.
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