Description
Creamy chicken and cheese lasagna rolls blend Italian comfort with homestyle charm. Compact layers of tender chicken, melted cheese, and herbed sauce create an irresistible dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken fillets, cooked and shredded or 1 rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ¼ cup minced onion
- ¼ cup minced bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 roma tomato, diced small
Other Ingredients:
- 12 cooked lasagna noodles
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups broth
- ¼ – ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a velvety foundation by gently sautéing diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, minced garlic, and ripe tomatoes in melted butter until vegetables become tender and translucent.
- Elevate the sauce’s complexity by sprinkling flour and cooking briefly, then gradually incorporate broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer and thicken, then remove from heat and swirl in cream, creating a luxurious, silky texture.
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a spacious baking dish by coating its bottom with a generous layer of the aromatic sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with most of the mozzarella, creating a harmonious filling that promises rich, melted decadence.
- Carefully lay out pre-cooked lasagna noodles, spreading the chicken and cheese mixture evenly across each sheet’s surface.
- Meticulously roll each noodle into tight cylinders, positioning them seam-side down within the sauce-lined baking dish.
- Lavish the rolls with remaining sauce, ensuring complete coverage, and optionally crown with an additional sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Bake until the dish transforms into a bubbling, golden masterpiece, approximately 30 minutes, promising a perfectly heated, irresistible meal.
Notes
- Customize the sauce’s thickness by adjusting cream quantity for your preferred consistency.
- Sautéing vegetables slowly develops deeper, richer flavor profiles in the sauce.
- Roll lasagna noodles tightly to prevent filling from spilling during baking.
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly shredded for even distribution throughout the rolls.
- Opt for fresh mozzarella for a more luxurious, creamy texture and melting quality.
- Prepare extra sauce for serving or preventing dry pasta edges during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg