Description
This Chicken Lasagna Recipe is a heartwarming dish that layers tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and creamy cheeses into a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. Each bite offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until no longer pink. Let cool slightly before shredding.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add marinara sauce and herbs; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
- In your prepared baking dish, layer ingredients: start with sauce, then noodles, shredded chicken, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and repeat layers until all ingredients are used up. Finish with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg