Here’s a classic dish that you can serve at dinner parties and family dinners or just eat comfortably at home. This tasty Italian pasta dish is pretty usual and popular in America. But did you know that it’s pretty special in Italy? In Italy, this pasta is served on special occasions, traditions, and celebrations. There are many variations of this dish but this Italian Chicken Lasagna Recipe will give you an elegant dinner and the best comfort food out there.
The Italian-way of cooking lasagna requires a lot of time in carefully preparing every part of it. On the other hand, the American-style of cooking lasagna adopted the Lasagna Imbottite which means “stuffed lasagna” in Italy. The American way has definitely made this insanely good pasta dish easier to make. The ingredients of a lasagna work well together giving you a delicious meal that will surely fill you up.
We promise you that this is the best-tasting chicken lasagna recipe out there. It has a rich and creamy sauce, tender chicken, salty parmesan cheese, and buttery mozzarella cheese that just melts perfectly. In this chicken lasagna recipe, we try to keep the ingredients plain and simple. We want the towering layers of smooth and chewy lasagna noodles to give way to our creamy and flavorful sauce. You can even throw in a Red White and Blue Spinach Salad or Crockpot Butter Garlic Bread on the side for a fuller and tastier meal.
Learn more about the other types of pasta and their best pairing sauce. But for now, try this recipe you can do to impress your loved ones.
How To Make Italian Chicken Lasagna
The best tasting chicken lasagna recipe that gives you layers of lasagna pasta filled with meaty, creamy, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 7 oz lasagna noodles, (roughly 8 pieces), uncooked
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, powdered or grated
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
To serve:
- parmesan cheese
- parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a skillet, saute the chicken in oil and drain off excess fat. Add salt and pepper, then adjust the taste accordingly. Set aside.
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cooked meat, parmesan cheese, mascarpone, and egg. Fold until evenly incorporated.
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In a 13-inch baking dish, layer, in order, half the noodles, half the meat, half the mozzarella, and half the marinara sauce. Repeat layers.
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Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F heat in the oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
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Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Sprinkle roughly 1 teaspoon of additional parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon of chopped parsley on the lasagna to your liking before digging in. Buon appetito!
Recipe Notes
Dry your lasagna noodles before layering them by placing them on a clean kitchen towel and patting them dry.
Having thin layers of sauce is okay! Just make sure to evenly spread the sauce and it will surely melt together as it bakes.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 8g
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- Calcium: 179mg
- Calories: 337kcal
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Fat: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 237mg
- Protein: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 902mg
- Vitamin A: 267IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
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Commonly Asked Questions
How do I store my chicken lasagna?
If you have any lasagna leftovers, keep it in the baking dish, let it cool to room temperature, and cover it well with foil or a plastic wrap. It should last for 3 to 5 days when kept in the fridge.
Can I freeze and reheat chicken lasagna?
Yes! All you have to do is tightly cover it with foil, cool it in the freezer and it should still be good for 2 to 3 months. You can reheat it by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F, keeping the baking dish covered with foil, and cooking it for 1 and a half hours. You can bake the lasagna for another 10 minutes after removing the foil or until you see the cheese bubble.
Conclusion
Besides being an easy-to-follow recipe, you can also get creative and use other ingredients like those that you can find at home such as leftover chicken, ground pork or beef and other types of cheese. This timeless chicken lasagna recipe can be a trusted dish for your next hangout or your random pasta cravings. Now be ready to serve the best chicken lasagna that’s loaded with flavors that just hit the right spot.Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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