Chicken and Asparagus Lasagna

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    1292 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken and Asparagus Lasagna

Enjoy this delicious chicken lasagna with asparagus and white sauce tonight.

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Ingredients

Servings

Lasagna

  • 4 pounds fresh asparagus chopped
  • olive oil
  • 1 pound butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dry white wine Chablis or Chardonnay
  • 4 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups milk
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 8 eggs
  • 16 ounces lasagna noodles
  • 4 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and chopped
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 pound Parmesan Cheese shredded Parmesan Cheese (not grated)

Marinara Sauce

  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 pounds roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Toss the asparagus with a small amount of olive oil and roast in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the white sauce with the next six ingredients. Mix the eggs and ricotta cheese together and add this to the white sauce.
  3. Cook the lasagna noodles as directed on the package.
  4. Coat the noodles with sauce and lay them in a 9x13-inch casserole dish that has been coated with oil or nonstick spray. Distribute half of the chicken and asparagus over the noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of noodles, followed by the rest of the chicken and asparagus and another sprinkle of Parmesan. Add a final layer of noodles topped with white sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake the lasagna at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  6. While the lasagna is baking, prepare the marinara sauce: In a quart saucepan, sauté the onions and carrots in butter. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Puree in blender until smooth. Return to the saucepan, add the chicken stock, and reheat.
  7. When the lasagna has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes. Serve topped with marinara sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1292kcal (65%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 81g (162%) Fat 76g (117%) Saturated Fat 44g (220%) Cholesterol 414mg (138%) Sodium 1750mg (73%) Potassium 1541mg (44%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 4850IU (97%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 906mg (91%) Iron 6.9mg (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1292kcal 65%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 81g 162%
Fat 76g 117%
Saturated Fat 44g 220%
Cholesterol 414mg 138%
Sodium 1750mg 73%
Potassium 1541mg 33%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 4850IU 97%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 906mg 91%
Iron 6.9mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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