Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

Cheesy lasagna made using shredded chicken in place of ground beef or sausage.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch lasagna
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 (26.5 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 2 (15 ounce) containers part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken falls apart easily with a fork and is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water, shred chicken with 2 forks, and set aside.

Step 3
While chicken is boiling, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles in a single, flat layer on a paper towel to dry.

Step 4
Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot butter just until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 5
Mix shredded chicken, onion-garlic mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.

Step 6
Mix remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese together in another bowl. Spread a thin layer on the bottom of a glass 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, spread chicken mixture on top, then add another thin layer of the sauce mixture. Repeat, leaving a final layer of noodles on top. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese bubbles, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

382
Calories
16g
Fat
36g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat8g 42%
Cholesterol56mg 19%
Sodium781mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate36g 13%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars12g
Protein24g
Vitamin C3mg 17%
Calcium382mg 29%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium583mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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