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Parmesan Chicken Lasagna Recipe

I have one son who's loves chicken so much that he would eat it at every meal if possible. To tempt him away from chicken nuggets, I concocted this lasagna using chicken.—Dedra Thrash, Fyffe, Alabama

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Parmesan Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

Yield: 12 Servings

40 45 85

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in grated Parmesan cheese.
In a bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 1/2 cup sauce, and half of the ricotta mixture and chicken. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 442 calories, 30 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 120 mg cholesterol, 502 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Parmesan Chicken Lasagna in The Taste of Home Cookbook , p28

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.