Description
This Marry Me Chicken Lasagna transforms the viral chicken dish into a creamy, layered masterpiece. It’s a comforting and indulgent meal perfect for any occasion, streamlined for easy cooking in a single skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1 lb) Chicken Breasts, diced: coated with smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion (≈150g / 5 oz), chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp (5g) Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp (5g) Dried Basil
- 400g (14 oz) Crushed Tomatoes, no added sugar
- 200 ml (⅞ cup) Heavy Cream
- 100 ml (⅓ cup) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 250g (9 oz) Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 50g (½ cup) Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 200g (7 oz) Lasagna Noodles, broken into thirds: coated with melted butter
- 2 Tbsp (30g) Melted Butter
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Basil Leaves, torn, for garnish
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Chili-Infused Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Dice and season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sauté chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Build Base: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Bloom Spices: Stir in cumin, oregano, and basil.
- Simmer Sauce: Add crushed tomatoes and broth; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Creamy Perfection: Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to skillet; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Prepare Noodles: Toss noodles with melted butter.
- Layer Lasagna: Layer noodles, cheese, and sauce in skillet.
- Bake Covered: Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Drizzle with chili oil and garnish with basil.
Notes
For a stress-free dinner, prepare the sauce and cook the chicken a day in advance. Fully assembled lasagna can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking, adding 15-20 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Italian
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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