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Cheesy chicken lasagna
This chicken lasagna is pure comfort food. Layered with rich chicken bolognese, creamy béchamel sauce and tons of cheese. An easy and delicious dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) ground chicken / chicken mince
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 celery spears finely chopped (+- ½ cup)
- 2 large carrots finely chopped (+- 1 cup)
- 250 g (½lb) mushrooms finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp Italian herbs / Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (I used cherry tomatoes that were starting to soften)
- 1 cup tomato puree (passata / crushed tomatoes)
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
For assembly
- 2 cups bechamel sauce / cheese sauce (my recipe is linked)
- 250 g (½lb) no-boil lasagna sheets
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, deep pan and brown the chicken well. Remove and set aside.
- Add the vegetables and cook for 7-10 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Add the garlic and herbs and cook for another minute before adding the chicken back in.
- Pour in the tomatoes, stock, Balsamic and sugar.
- Cover, reduce and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Season to taste.
- Layer the bolognese mixture with no-cook lasagna sheets and bechamel/cheese sauce in an oven-proof baking dish (18cm x 25cm or 7in x 10in). Add a quarter cup mozzarella cheese with each layer to make it ultra cheese. Top with cheddar cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 200°C/390°F for 20-30 minutes or until a sharp knife can easily be inserted. Remove the foil and allow to bake until browned on top.
- Remove from the oven, allow to rest for at least 10 minutes then slice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
891mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3591IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
369mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 891mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3591IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.