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Parmesan Chicken Lasagna

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

12 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

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

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Parmesan Chicken Lasagna (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition 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.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.