Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups with Tomato Sauce
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a tasty and filling meal, these Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups are sure to be a fun twist to your dining table. Get ready to roll, literally! My chicken lasagna roll ups have a blend of tender lasagna noodles stuffed with ground chicken, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce and homemade pesto.
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Ingredients
- 8 lasagna noodles uncooked
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 16 ounces ground chicken
- 1 cup marinara
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup pesto plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish and spread to coat evenly. Drizzle some pesto onto the bottom as well.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in some salt. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package.
- 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 aside when done.
- In a large bowl add the ground chicken, ricotta, 1/4 cup of pesto, parsley and dash of salt and pepper. Gently combine.
- 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.
- Take about a 1/3 cup of the mixture and spread it over the noodle. Carefully roll and place the noodle seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining lasagna noodles.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce over each roll. Then drizzle remaining remaining pesto over the top. To with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes and serve as is or with your favorite salad.
Notes
Notes:
Storing and Freezing: 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.
Use cooked regular lasagna noodles.
As the lasagna sheets dry, they will get to room temperature and that's ok.
A serving size is 2 rolls but for added portion control, try one roll and serve with a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 755mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1370IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 3mg
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