RICH CHICKEN AND SQUASH LASAGNA

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Forego the Basic Bechamel Sauce for a lighter version of this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Ground Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds yellow squash or zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound ground white-meat chicken
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano
1 recipe Basic Bechamel Sauce
8 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan (3 1/4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide squash between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 minutes, stirring squash and rotating sheets halfway through. Let sheets cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4 minutes. Add cayenne, basil, and marjoram and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles. Layer with half the chicken, then 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with 2 more noodles, half the squash, 1 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, reserving the last 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover lasagna loosely with foil and bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Place a rimmed baking sheet on middle rack to catch any drippings.) Remove lasagna from oven and heat broiler. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g

Krystina Chavis
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I'm not a fan of squash, but I loved this lasagna! The chicken and cheese were so flavorful, and the squash was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Fumani Salani
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This lasagna was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the lasagna was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great lasagna recipe.


Catherine Steyn
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Miadur Rahaman
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This was the best lasagna I've ever had! The chicken and squash were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Anzar Bilal
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this one was really good! The chicken and squash were a nice change from the usual beef and cheese, and the sauce was flavorful and not too heavy. I would definitely make this again.


Sabin Dangi
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This lasagna was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken and squash were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mathapelo Samantha
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I had some trouble finding butternut squash, but I eventually found it at a local grocery store. The lasagna turned out great! The chicken and squash were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely make this again.


ciara ciara
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This lasagna was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The flavors were good, but the sauce was a bit too heavy. I would probably make this again, but I would use a lighter sauce.


Abdulelah AlAlloush
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the lasagna cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious lasagna recipe.


Abi C singstar
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I'm not a fan of squash, but I loved this lasagna! The chicken and cheese were so flavorful, and the squash was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


sailesh maharjan
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This lasagna was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the lasagna was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great lasagna recipe.


Khanyisile Mnisi
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Sabi Mbata
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This was the best lasagna I've ever had! The chicken and squash were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


John Tuttle
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this one was really good! The chicken and squash were a nice change from the usual beef and cheese, and the sauce was flavorful and not too heavy. I would definitely make this again.


Bijli Akter
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken and squash were tender and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


collins okewa
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I made this lasagna last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the lasagna was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuffour Richmond
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The combination of chicken, squash, and cheese was perfect, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.