One-Pot Easy Chicken Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 -8 servings
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Course
Main Course
One-Pot Easy Chicken Lasagna
Description
One-Pot Easy Chicken Lasagna integrates tender chunks of chicken breast into a tomato and herb broth with bowtie pasta cooked directly in the liquid. The sautéed onions and garlic add aromatic depth before the broth, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings create a simmering sauce. As the pasta cooks to tenderness, it absorbs flavors and melds with the chicken. Stirring in three kinds of cheese at the end adds creaminess and a melted cheese texture reminiscent of traditional lasagna layers. This recipe simplifies the layering by cooking everything together in one pot, delivering a comforting lasagna-inspired dish with less effort and fewer dishes.
The dish yields a saucy, cheesy pasta with tender chicken bites and a balanced herbal seasoning. The cooking method emphasizes gentle simmering and attentive stirring to avoid sticking while achieving fully cooked pasta. Adjusting broth amounts ensures the right consistency depending on pasta absorption. This method highlights convenience while maintaining a flavorful, hearty meal.
This one-pot meal serves well on its own as a satisfying dinner or could be paired with a light side salad or steamed vegetables for added freshness. It suits cooks who want lasagna flavor without the complexity of layering and baking, and it can be prepared with standard pantry ingredients.
Different pasta types or brands may require slight adjustments to liquid volume and cooking time. Monitoring pasta texture during simmering is key to avoiding overcooking or excessive sauce. If the final dish is too watery, draining excess liquid is recommended to maintain a pleasing consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 1 ½ to 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless, cubed into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 28-ounce ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed or grated
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- In a 5- or 6-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pot in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Flip and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Remove the chicken to a plate (keeping as much oil/liquid in the pan as possible).
- Keep the pot over medium heat and add the onions and garlic (add another little drizzle of oil if the pan is dry). Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, pasta, basil, oregano, salt, thyme, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the pasta is tender, 15-17 minutes, stirring often and moderating the heat so the pasta doesn't stick.
- Off the heat, add the reserved chicken, mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan. Stir to incorporate. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Serve warm with additional ricotta and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Monitor the pasta as it cooks; different brands absorb liquid differently, so add more broth if necessary to prevent drying out.
- If the finished dish is overly soupy after the pasta is tender, you can drain some of the excess liquid to achieve the desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 902kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 151g | 50% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 2706mg | 113% |
| Fiber | 30g | 120% |
| Sugar | 66g | 132% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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