Description
Lawson’s chicken lasagna merges comforting Italian flavors with creamy, hearty layers of tender chicken and rich cheese. Pasta lovers will savor this homemade classic that brings warmth and satisfaction to weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
Pasta and Sauce:
- 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 (26 ounces / 737 grams) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water until tender, approximately 8 minutes. Carefully drain and set aside.
- Submerge chicken breasts in water and simmer until completely cooked through, around 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then methodically shred using two forks.
- Combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, blending thoroughly. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water and incorporate into the chicken mixture.
- Create the first layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish by spreading one-third of the spaghetti sauce evenly across the bottom.
- Distribute half of the chicken mixture over the sauce, then carefully arrange a layer of noodles to cover completely.
- Repeat the layering process with another third of sauce, remaining chicken mixture, and additional noodles.
- Pour the final portion of sauce over the top, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese across the surface for a golden, melted finish.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes until the top becomes bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the lasagna to set and become easier to slice.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- For a lighter version, swap cream cheese with low-fat ricotta or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Gluten-free adaptation works perfectly by using gluten-free lasagna noodles without changing other ingredients.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano into the chicken mixture for a more aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 28 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 448 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg