Description
Delightful garlic parmesan chicken lasagna roll-ups showcase layers of savory comfort nestled in cheesy pasta. Rich Italian-inspired flavors blend perfectly with creamy textures that satisfy deep hunger cravings you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (226 g) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (226 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps (24 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Submerge lasagna noodles in rapidly boiling water until perfectly tender. Transfer to parchment paper, spreading them out to prevent sticking and maintain individual integrity.
- Filling Creation: Amalgamate shredded chicken with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, and spinach. Integrate a whisked egg for structural cohesion, seasoning with salt and pepper until the mixture reaches a harmonious blend.
- Assembly and Initial Baking: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Layer marinara sauce across baking dish bottom. Unfurl each noodle, spread chicken-cheese mixture along its length, then roll into compact cylinders. Position roll-ups seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Final Preparation and Baking: Cascade remaining marinara over roll-ups, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle additional mozzarella and dot with butter fragments. Encase with aluminum foil, bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 10 more minutes until cheese develops a golden, effervescent crust.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant visual and flavor accent before serving immediately.
Notes
- Perfectly Cook Noodles: Ensure lasagna noodles are al dente by monitoring cooking time closely, avoiding overcooking which leads to mushy texture. Pat noodles dry immediately after boiling to prevent sticking.
- Balanced Filling Technique: Mix chicken and cheese ingredients thoroughly, allowing flavors to meld. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and more consistent texture.
- Prevent Rolling Challenges: Spread filling evenly across noodles, leaving slight margin at edges to help seal rolls securely. Use clean, flat surface when rolling to maintain neat presentation.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Allow dish to rest 5-10 minutes after baking, enabling cheese to set and making serving easier. Residual heat continues melting cheese for perfect gooey consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg