Cheddar Chicken Broccoli Lasagna
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Cheddar Chicken Broccoli Lasagna
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Comfort food at its finest! Layers of chicken, broccoli, cheese, and noodles come together in one cozy casserole.
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Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce (or about 5 cups homemade Alfredo sauce)
- 1 teaspoon each dried parsley, dried chives, and dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (12.6 ounce) bag frozen baby broccoli florets, thawed and excess liquid drained (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups (16 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions; drain. Arrange the noodles on baking sheets that have been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the noodles from sticking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a deep 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Alfredo sauce and parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles (3-4 noodles, depending on the size and shape of your dish).
- Top the noodles with ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, about ⅓ of the chicken, and about ⅓ of the broccoli. Add an additional 1 cup of sauce, and sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar over top.
- Repeat the layers two more times in the following order: noodles, ricotta, chicken, broccoli, sauce, and cheddar.
- Top with a final layer of lasagna noodles, remaining 1 cup of sauce, and remaining 1 cup of cheddar.
- Cover with greased foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch drips if it bubbles over); bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake for 20-30 more minutes, or until browned on top and bubbly. If you’d like it even darker and crispier on top, place the dish under the broiler for a few minutes at the end. Let stand at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Assemble the casserole in a deep 9 x 13-inch dish to prevent it from bubbling over. I also like to place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet while it’s in the oven, just in case any of the sauce drips over the edge.
- Use whole milk ricotta cheese for the richest, creamiest, smoothest texture.
- Cooking for a smaller family? Divide the full recipe between two smaller 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dishes. That way you get two meals with the same amount of effort, and you can freeze one for a later date. Alternatively, you can cut all of the ingredients in half and prepare one lasagna in a 2-quart dish. The baking instructions remain the same.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This will help the cheese set so that it slices cleanly and doesn’t ooze out.
- Garnish with plenty of fresh parsley or basil for a bright and flavorful finishing touch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/12 of the recipe
Calories
641kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
1204mg
(50%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
832IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
460mg
(46%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/12 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1204mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 832IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 460mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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