Description
Hearty chicken lasagna delight brings layers of comfort straight from Italian kitchens to dinner tables. Melted cheeses, tender chicken, and rich herbs create a memorable meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups (946 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 8 oz (226 g) lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Extra cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sautéing Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Introduce diced onions, coaxing them to a translucent state while releasing their subtle fragrance.
- Layering Flavor Foundations: Incorporate minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, allowing these spices to bloom and intermingle for a minute, creating a robust flavor base.
- Building the Liquid Canvas: Pour chicken broth into the skillet and fold in shredded chicken. Let the mixture simmer gently, enabling ingredients to marry and develop depth of flavor.
- Pasta Integration: Strategically add broken lasagna noodles directly into the simmering liquid. Allow them to cook and absorb the surrounding essence, achieving perfect al dente consistency in 10-12 minutes.
- Creamy Transformation: Reduce heat and orchestrate a velvety fusion by slowly blending heavy cream, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir consistently until the mixture reaches a uniformly luxurious, smooth texture.
- Finishing Flourish: Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving dishes, garnishing with fresh herbs and an optional cheese sprinkle for an elegant final presentation.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Break lasagna noodles evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent clumping in the skillet.
- Liquid Leverage: Use warm chicken broth to help noodles cook faster and absorb maximum flavor without extra pots.
- Cheese Melting Mastery: Add cheeses gradually and stir continuously to prevent burning and achieve a silky, uniform sauce.
- Herb Hack: Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can dramatically elevate the final dish’s brightness and aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg