Caprese Chicken Lasagna

Prep Time:

90 Minutes

Cooking Time:

30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Box lasagna noodles

  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 Lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 Inch pieces

  • 2 Tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 Cup balsamic vinegar

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 Tbsp butter

  • 3 Tbsp AP flour

  • 2 1/2 Cups milk

  • 5 Cups shredded mozzarella

  • 3/4 Cup grated Parmesan

  • 16 Ounces ricotta cheese

  • 1 Large egg

  • 6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 Cup thinly sliced basil leaves

  • Kosher salt

  • Black pepper

  • Balsamic glaze

Directions

  • Cut up chicken, basil and tomatoes and set aside.

  • In a pot of salted boiling water, cook lasagna noodles until very al dente, drain and set aside.

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.

  • Season chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper.

  • Cook in a single layer, in batches if necessary, until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes.

  • Return all chicken to skillet, then add balsamic vinegar and half the garlic to pan and stir until balsamic is slightly thickened, around 1 minute.

  • Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  • Bring skillet back to medium heat and melt in butter.

  • Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Add flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute more.

  • Gradually add in milk while whisking

  • Bring to a simmer, and continue to simmer for 3 minutes.

  • Add parmesan and 1 Cup of mozzarella, stirring until melty.

  • Season with salt and pepper.

  • In a small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese and egg, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

  • Preheat the oven to 375 Degrees.

  • In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of sauce.

  • Add a layer of lasagna noodles, overlapping slightly

  • Top with the following

  • Third of ricotta mixture

  • Third of tomatoes

  • Third of the basil

  • Third of the chicken

  • A layer of sauce

  • Third of mozzarella

  • Repeat for a total of three layers, ending with mozzarella.

  • Bake until all of the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

  • Turn oven to broil and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes, until lightly golden.

  • Finally, garnish the lasagna with and remaining basil and balsamic glaze before serving.

Notes

Category: Dinners