Description
Chicken Lasagna is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that layers tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and creamy cheeses between no-boil lasagna noodles. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you serving a delicious, golden-brown lasagna that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of flavors that brings everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook diced chicken until cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant. Then pour in the marinara sauce and let it simmer.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt and pepper until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer as follows: sauce at the bottom, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano. For a lighter version, substitute whole wheat or gluten-free lasagna noodles. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F.