This easy to make stovetop lasagna incorporates lean chicken and skim milk cheese, but it's every bit as hearty as the classic.
Notes: Part-skim cheese is suggested, but whole milk cheese will work as well.
Recipe Details
Stovetop Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
12 ounces ground chicken
1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato puree
1 cup homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
5 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 5 teaspoons)
12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles, broken in half
2 cups part skim ricotta, divided
12 ounces part skim mozzarella, divided
1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves, divided
Directions
In medium bowl, combine chicken, ground fennel, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In another medium bowl, stir crushed tomatoes, tomato purée, chicken stock, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
In 12-inch non-stick skillet with lid, heat oil over medium heat to shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened and golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add chicken mixture and cook until cooked through, stirring to break up into small pieces, about 4 minutes.
Scatter half of noodles into pan, tucking into meat mixture. Pour in half of tomato mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes. Evenly spoon half of ricotta and sprinkle half of mozzarella across mixture. Sprinkle with half of parsley into pan.
Scatter in remaining noodles and pour in remaining sauce. Tuck noodles in to cover with sauce. Bring to simmer. Cover and simmer until noodles are tender, about 20 minutes, reducing heat if necessary to keep at simmer.
Remove lid and spoon remaining ricotta evenly across mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve.
Special equipment
12-inch skillet with lid
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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726 | Calories |
31g | Fat |
68g | Carbs |
48g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 726 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 66% |
Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
Sodium 838mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 48g | |
Vitamin C 31mg | 153% |
Calcium 714mg | 55% |
Iron 6mg | 35% |
Potassium 1541mg | 33% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |