Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
931 kcal
Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Description
The Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups recipe involves cooking lasagna noodles and filling them with a mixture of shredded chicken, cooked broccoli florets, and a cheesy blend that includes cottage or ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, and parsley. Each noodle is rolled with filling and placed seam-side down in a baking dish.
Preparation of a homemade creamy sauce involves cooking diced onions and garlic in butter, thickening with flour, and gradually whisking in chicken broth and milk. Cream cheese and additional cheeses with herbs are added to create a rich sauce that is poured over the roll-ups before baking. The baking process melts the cheeses and allows flavors to meld, producing a dish with a creamy texture and layers of savory taste.
This lasagna variation serves as a complete meal incorporating protein and vegetables, suitable for family dinners. The roll-ups can be served directly from the pan, offering a convenient and visually appealing presentation. Variations can include substituting steamed vegetables or using store-bought sauces.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked and cooled
- 4 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 3 cups broccoli cooked and cooled, florets
- 2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups cottage cheese or ricotta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano chopped, dried
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine cheese mixture ingredients and set aside.
Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add broth and milk a bit at a time whisking after each addition. It will be thick at first but will thin out. Once all of the liquid has been added, stir in cream cheese until melted. Simmer 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, dried basil, and oregano.
Assembly
- Place 1 cup of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Lay out noodles. Divide cheese mixture, broccoli, and chicken over noodles. Top each with 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese.
- Roll noodles and place seam down in the pan. Top with the remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ricotta cheese can be used instead of cottage cheese if preferred.
- Other steamed vegetables can replace or complement broccoli, such as carrots or asparagus.
- Store-bought Alfredo sauce may be used as a shortcut in place of the homemade sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 931 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2roll ups | |
| Calories | 931 | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 72g | 144% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 235mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1456mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 892mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1798IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 747mg | 75% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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