PESTO CHICKEN LASAGNA

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Pesto really perks up this scrumptious chicken lasagna. Plus, the marinara sauce adds a touch of sweetness. Serve it with warm bread and impress your friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute red pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in the milk, broth, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, pesto and olives. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and feta cheese., Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the spinach, half of the pesto mixture and 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining the noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes more or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Denise Maese
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Overall, I thought this lasagna was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Getu Getu
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The lasagna was a bit too boring to make. I think I would use a more interesting recipe next time.


dikeledi masuge
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The lasagna was a bit too unhealthy to make. I think I would use a healthier recipe next time.


Sagari Dinuka
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The lasagna was a bit too messy to make. I think I would use a cleaner recipe next time.


Nalayia Funk
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The lasagna was a bit too difficult to make. I think I would use an easier recipe next time.


Sufyan kurrar Kurrar
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The lasagna was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would use a quicker recipe next time.


Lozan Faraidun
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The lasagna was a bit too expensive to make. I think I would use cheaper ingredients next time.


Jutt brand
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The lasagna was a bit too complicated to make. I think I would use a simpler recipe next time.


anthony dunbar
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The lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would use less meat and more vegetables next time.


Sham Kaied
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The lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Tshiwela Nethononda
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The lasagna was a bit dry. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Taju Miah
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The lasagna was good, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Shameem Akhtar
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning, such as garlic or Italian herbs.


DC Anyaana
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I loved the combination of flavors in this lasagna. The pesto sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken and vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Andrius Andriu
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This lasagna was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that was perfect for a special occasion.


Dx Rabbil
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out great! I made a few substitutions, such as using spinach instead of kale and mushrooms instead of artichokes, and it was still delicious.


Tom Scott
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I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this pesto chicken lasagna changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Sirag Galato
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This pesto chicken lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.