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Marry Me Chicken Lasagna

Marry Me Chicken Lasagna: A Cozy Recipe for Love

A cozy and customizable dish combining chicken, ricotta, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 sheets Pasta Sheets for a low-carb version, substitute with zucchini or eggplant
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken rotisserie chicken is a convenient option
  • 2 cups Ricotta Cheese whole milk ricotta is ideal
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese cream cheese can be substituted if unavailable
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes fresh tomatoes can be used for a lighter taste
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh or frozen spinach, make sure to squeeze out excess water
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning adjust according to taste
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese whole milk mozzarella for best results
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated offers the richest flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil water in a large pot and cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Blend ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Shred cooked chicken, and if using fresh spinach, wash and dry it. If using frozen spinach, squeeze out excess water.
  5. Layer ingredients in a 9x13 inch baking dish starting with pasta, cheese mixture, shredded chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, repeating until all ingredients are used.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
  7. Allow lasagna to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Enhance with red pepper flakes or fresh basil. Make ahead by assembling the day before and refrigerating overnight.

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