Description
Irresistible cheesy chicken lasagna roll-ups deliver comfort and flavor in one delightful package. Spiraled pasta sheets wrap around tender chicken and melted cheese, promising a satisfying meal that brings warmth to dinner tables everywhere you gather.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 4 chicken fillets, cooked and shredded (or 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- ¼ cup bell pepper, minced (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 roma tomato, diced small
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups broth
- ¼ – ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a flavor-packed vegetable foundation by gently sautéing diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, minced garlic, and ripe tomatoes in melted butter over gentle heat until vegetables become tender and translucent.
- Elevate the base by dusting the softened vegetables with flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth, golden roux that will thicken the upcoming sauce.
- Transform the mixture into a velvety sauce by gradually introducing broth, whisking steadily to prevent lumps and allow the liquid to simmer and reduce, creating a rich, cohesive texture.
- Enhance the sauce’s luxurious profile by stirring in heavy cream, adjusting the consistency to achieve a silky, indulgent coating that will complement the chicken and pasta.
- Prepare the lasagna noodles as a canvas for the filling, carefully spreading a hearty mixture of shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese across each sheet.
- Roll the noodles tightly around the savory chicken and cheese filling, creating elegant spirals that will nestle perfectly in the waiting baking dish.
- Create a sumptuous base layer by spreading a generous portion of the creamy sauce across the bottom of the baking pan, ensuring each roll-up will be nestled in flavor.
- Arrange the rolled noodles seam-side down in the prepared pan, creating a beautiful arrangement that promises delicious bites.
- Lavish the roll-ups with the remaining sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly covered and infused with the creamy mixture.
- Crown the dish with an additional sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, promising a golden, bubbling top when baked.
- Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese melts into a golden blanket and the entire dish emerges hot, bubbling, and irresistibly aromatic.
Notes
- Vegetable Sautéing Tip: Gently cook onions, bell peppers, and garlic until they become soft and translucent, releasing their natural sweetness and creating a flavor-packed base for the creamy sauce.
- Roux-Making Technique: Carefully incorporate flour into melted butter, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and create a smooth foundation for the rich, velvety sauce.
- Sauce Consistency Secrets: Gradually add broth while whisking to achieve a silky, lump-free sauce that coats the back of a spoon perfectly, ensuring a luxurious texture.
- Chicken and Cheese Filling Hack: Mix shredded chicken with mozzarella for a protein-packed, gooey filling that melts beautifully inside each rolled lasagna noodle.
- Baking Magic: Cover the roll-ups with extra sauce and cheese, creating a golden, bubbling top that promises a crispy, melted cheese experience straight from the oven.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare the roll-ups in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg