Here’s a detailed recipe for Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna:
Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced
– 2 cups mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake), sliced
– 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 egg, beaten
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 8 lasagna noodles
– Marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
3. In a skillet, sauté mushrooms, onion, and garlic until tender.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Stir in cooked chicken and mushroom-spinach mixture.
7. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
8. Layer cooked noodles, chicken-mushroom mixture, and cheese.
9. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella cheese.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Tips and Variations:
– Use leftover chicken or turkey
– Substitute spinach with kale or zucchini
– Add diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes
– Use different types of cheese (e.g., goat cheese, feta)
– Experiment with various herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary)
Nutritional Information (approximate):
Per serving:
– Calories: 350
– Fat: 15g
– Saturated Fat: 8g
– Cholesterol: 60mg
– Carbohydrates: 25g
– Fiber: 4g
– Protein: 30g
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