Name: Chicken Florentine Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lbs (454 g) lasagna noodles; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 lbs (454 g) chicken tenders; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cans (794 g) stewed, diced or crushed tomatoes; 2 tsp basil; 2 tsp parsley; 2 tsp oregano; 2 lbs (907 g) ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 0.5 box frozen spinach; 0.5 lbs (227 g) mozzarella cheese; 1 cups (237 ml) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cups (237 ml) mushrooms

Description

A comforting twist on classic lasagna, featuring tender chicken and spinach in a creamy ricotta and tomato sauce.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 lbs (454 g) lasagna noodles
2 tsp olive oil
1 lbs (454 g) chicken tenders
3 cloves garlic
2 cans (794 g) stewed, diced or crushed tomatoes
2 tsp basil
2 tsp parsley
2 tsp oregano
2 lbs (907 g) ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
0.5 box frozen spinach
0.5 lbs (227 g) mozzarella cheese
1 cups (237 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1 cups (237 ml) mushrooms

Instructions

Boil pasta according to package directions.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Add olive oil to a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken tenders, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until browned on both sides. Add garlic after flipping the first side.
Remove chicken from pan, let cool, and then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Add canned tomatoes to the pan. Add mushrooms (if using), spices, salt, and pepper.
Mix ricotta with egg, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Place about 1 cup of tomato sauce on the bottom of a deep 9″x13″ pan or lasagna pan. Top with a single layer of pasta.
Top pasta with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture and spread it evenly.
Top with another layer of pasta, then spread a generous layer of tomatoes, sprinkle with chicken, spinach, and mozzarella. Top with a generous layer of parmesan cheese.
Add another layer of pasta and repeat the previous three steps.
Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

To prevent soggy lasagna, pre-cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions before assembling.
For a richer flavor, use fresh spinach instead of frozen; sauté it with the garlic before adding the tomatoes.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 700
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 60
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 150