Vegetable Chicken Lasagna

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I like this better on the second day. The flavors blend better."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) carton fat-free ricotta cheese (can substitute cottage cheese)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic,and oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 carrots, shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

directions

1. In a bowl, add the ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
2. Cover and chill until ready to use.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning in the oil; saute for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown.
4. Add in the undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, and pepper.
5. Bring mixture to a boil; lower heat and simmer uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick.
6. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
7. Prepare an oblong baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
8. Place 3 noodles side-by-side in dish.
9. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
10. Spread one-third of the chicken mixture over the cheese layer.
11. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
12. Repeat layers ending with noodles.
13. Spoon remaining chicken over the top.
14. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
15. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
16. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
17. Let stand for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[jmhaan]

This was a great recipe! Even picky teenagers and little kids ate it! Little did they know it had carrots and spinach! We fed 9 people and still had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This is a definite keeper. Thanks, NurseDi for sharing this!

 

[mootwo]

What a hit! My dad, who is a real meat and potatoes kind of guy, even asked to take the leftovers home!!! It's perfect when you want something ready to throw in the oven when you get home. I used precooked chicken to make this recipe even easier and substitued whole wheat noodles for added fiber.