Chicken and Spinach Lasagna

This Chicken and Spinach Lasagna combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and layers of creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese for a delicious and satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is both hearty and wholesome, bringing a taste of comfort to your table.

Ingredients

• Lasagna noodles - 4 sheets
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 30 grams
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
• Marinara sauce - 200 grams
• Egg - 1 large

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded chicken, cooked spinach, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
5. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a small baking dish.
6. Layer 2 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the chicken and spinach mixture over the noodles.
7. Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the mixture, then add another layer of marinara sauce.
8. Repeat the layering process with the remaining noodles, chicken mixture, sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
11. Let the lasagna cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach, promoting overall health.

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