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Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a tasty and filling meal, these Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups with Tomato Sauce are sure to be a fun twist to your dining table. Get ready to roll, literally!
It’s wonderful for the whole family (especially the little ones!). If you’re a huge lasagna fan, this recipe is for you! The recipe uses simple ingredients. You can use ground chicken or leftover shredded chicken. Make ahead by prepping the dish and bake it off the next day. It’s perfect for meal preps and meal plans.
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce to the bottom of a casserole dish and spread it to coat the bottom evenly. Drizzle some pesto onto the bottom as well.
2.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the ground chicken when ready. Season with garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Set it aside when done.
4. In a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, the cooked ground chicken, 1/4 cup of pesto, parsley and dash of salt and pepper. 5. On a large sheet pan or your counter space, place some parchment paper down and lay the lasagna noodles out to dry for a few minutes.
6. Take about a 1/3 cup of the mixture and spread it over the noodle. Carefully roll and place the compact roll-up seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining cooked lasagna noodles. 7. Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce over each roll. Then drizzle remaining remaining pesto over the top. Sprinkle the top of the chicken pesto roll-ups with mozzarella cheese.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Store any remaining leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Be sure to use a freezer-safe baking dish if you plan to freeze this meal.
Tips: – This recipe can be made with a white sauce. – Use cottage cheese in replace of ricotta for more added protein. – Make a traditional lasagna with the staples of this recipe. Adjust ingredient quantities as needed.
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