You won't believe how easy it is to make lasagna without first boiling the noodles! You'll never go back to the traditional way once you give this method a try. This recipe saves time, energy and dishes, and produces a delicious lasagna with perfectly cooked noodles every time. Get ready to enjoy a cheesy and flavorful lasagna that is as impressive as it is effortless.
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CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA
When my nephews were younger, I would make their favorite meal for their birthdays...this is what they usually requested. The cheese makes it easier for kids to eat their vegetables.-Janet Lorton, Effingham, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 9-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, combine soup and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vegetables and chicken. , In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer three noodles, a third of the soup mixture and six cheese slices. Repeat layers twice., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA
The cheesiest chicken lasagna layered with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, rich chicken bolognese and no-boil lasagna sheets is a dinner favorite.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, deep pan and brown the chicken well. Remove and set aside.
- Add the vegetables and cook for 7-10 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Add the garlic and herbs and cook for another minute before adding the chicken back in.
- Pour in the tomatoes, stock, Balsamic and sugar.
- Cover, reduce and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Season to taste.
- Layer the bolognese mixture with no-cook lasagna sheets and bechamel/cheese sauce in an oven-proof baking dish (18cm x 25cm or 7in x 10in). Add a quarter cup mozzarella cheese with each layer to make it ultra cheese. Top with cheddar cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 200°C/390°F for 20-30 minutes or until a sharp knife can easily be inserted. Remove the foil and allow to bake until browned on top.
- Remove from the oven, allow to rest for at least 10 minutes then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NO-BOIL-THE-NOODLES CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA
This comes from my twin sister Julie. People always ask for the recipe when this dish is served, and it makes a great lunch the next day too. Hope you like it as much as our family does--and thanks, Julie, for giving me this recipe in the first place! (This is my very first recipe I've posted, so reviewers please be kind!)
Provided by Judi H
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In mixing bowl, stir together the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and cottage cheese.
- Spray cooking oil spray into bottom of deep lasagna pan.
- Pour all of the chicken broth into the lasagna pan.
- Place 5-6 uncooked lasagna noodles on bottom of lasagna pan (in the chicken broth), making sure they lie flat (even if you have to break off the corners of the noodles).
- Spread 1/3 of the sour cream/soup/cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cooked cubed chicken and mushrooms (and spinach if using) over noodles, followed by 1 cup grated mozzarella.
- Repeat layers so you end up with 3 layers, gently pushing each layer down to pack it in and to lie as flat as possible.
- Top final mozzarella layer with grated Co-Jack or Colby cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover dish with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 60 minutes.
- Uncover dish and bake an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown the top layer of cheese.
- Let dish stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
EASY CHEESY LASAGNA(NO BOIL)
A no boil lasagna that uses regular lasagna noodles. Easy to assemble, but allow enough time to cook. Family favorite for decades, especially the Florentine version. The Florentine version is vegetarian. To make this easier, I have bought already shredded cheese. The Italian mixed cheese is especially good. I found this recipe on the back of a Golden Grain/Mission Lasagna noodle box decades ago. I
Provided by Chef Zephyr
Categories European
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°.
- Use a 9x13 GLASS pan.
- Brown ground beef or sausage with onion and garlic.
- Drain off fat.
- Return beef mixture to skillet.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan and parsley; set aside.
- In 13x9" glass pan, layer 1/3 of sauce.
- Layer half of uncooked lasagna noodles. (I often stagger the noodles from end to end as well as overlap them a bit. Centering the noodles in the middle instead of to one end.).
- Layer one half of ricotta mixture and half of mozzarella.
- Cover with 1/3 sauce.
- Repeat layers, ending with sauce mixture.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake 1 hour,.
- Uncover, sprinkle with extra parmesan . Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- For Florentine, omit meat and parsley. Stir onion, garlic and one 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and drained and 1/8 teaspoons nutmeg into cheese mixture. Layer as above. I often use steamed, chopped fresh spinach.
- Microwave directions: ( I have never used these) Prepare as above except use plastic wrap and vent corner. Microwave on high for 10 minute or until sauce boils. Microwave at 50% power for 30-35 minute or until pasta is tender, rotating dish after 15 minute Uncover: top with parmesan cheese. Let stand 10 minute before serving. These directions were for older microwaves, so be careful with the times.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.3, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 108.4, Sodium 686.4, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 33.2
JULIE'S CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA
My sister Julie has made this recipe for years and it has turned into a family favorite. Kids and adults love it and I love that it is easy to prepare and tastes wonderful. It is truly a comfort food. Goes great with a lettuce- and fruit-type salad along with garlic bread.
Provided by Joan Gerland Crabtree
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Combine chicken, milk, ranch dressing mix, and black pepper in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/2 the sauce over noodles. Sprinkle 1/2 the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over sauce. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheeses are slightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 102.6 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 641.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA
Cheesy lasagna made using shredded chicken in place of ground beef or sausage.
Provided by Carol Prather
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken falls apart easily with a fork and is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water, shred chicken with 2 forks, and set aside.
- While chicken is boiling, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles in a single, flat layer on a paper towel to dry.
- Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot butter just until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix shredded chicken, onion-garlic mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.
- Mix remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese together in another bowl. Spread a thin layer on the bottom of a glass 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, spread chicken mixture on top, then add another thin layer of the sauce mixture. Repeat, leaving a final layer of noodles on top. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese bubbles, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 781.3 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
Tips:
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles. This will save you time and effort, and the noodles will cook perfectly in the oven.
- Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly. You can do this by cooking it in a skillet over medium heat until it is no longer pink in the center.
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your lasagna a more complex flavor. Some good options include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add vegetables, herbs, or spices to your lasagna to create a unique dish.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
No-boil the noodles cheesy chicken lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your lasagna turns out perfectly every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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