Description
Creamy chicken lasagne brings layers of comfort to your dinner table, blending rich Italian traditions with home-style warmth. Cheesy, herb-infused pasta sheets nestled with tender chicken promise a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 grams (1 pound 2 ounces) boneless and skinless chicken thighs, chopped
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) button mushrooms, sliced
- 200 grams (7 ounces) baby spinach
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped flatleaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive or sunflower oil
- 1 x 400 grams tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons cornflour
- 200 grams (7 ounces) creme fraiche
- 6 sheets of fresh lasagne
- 150 grams (5 1/2 ounces) cheddar, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a robust skillet to sear chicken pieces until golden and caramelized, developing deep flavor profiles.
- Introduce aromatic chilli, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms into the pan, allowing them to meld and release their essence for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh spinach leaves, gently wilting them into the chicken mixture until they collapse and integrate seamlessly.
- Introduce creme fraiche and freshly chopped parsley, creating a luxurious base sauce.
- Activate cornflour slurry to thicken the sauce, simmering until it reaches a rich, velvety consistency.
- Craft a vibrant tomato foundation by combining crushed tomatoes, concentrated tomato paste, fragrant thyme, and seasoning.
- Construct layers in a ceramic baking vessel: alternate chicken mixture, tomato sauce, and pasta sheets, building depth and complexity.
- Crown the lasagne with a generous blanket of grated cheese for golden, bubbling perfection.
- Slide into a preheated oven at 200°C (180°C fan) and bake for 35-40 minutes until the surface transforms into a crisp, amber landscape.
- Allow the lasagne to rest and settle for 10 minutes before serving, enabling flavors to harmonize and structure to stabilize.
Notes
- Letting the lasagne rest after baking allows the layers to settle and makes cutting and serving easier, preventing the dish from falling apart.
- Fry chicken thoroughly to develop deep flavor and ensure a golden-brown exterior that adds richness to the overall dish.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat creme fraiche with low-fat Greek yogurt or reduced-fat cream cheese to cut down on calories without compromising taste.
- Consider adding extra vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to boost nutritional value and create more texture in the lasagne layers.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg