Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Description: Indulge in the creamy richness of Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna, a delightful dish perfect for sharing with loved ones. This recipe combines tender chicken, flavorful cheeses, and aromatic spices to create a mouthwatering culinary experience.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories per serving: 406
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Dry lasagna noodles |
| 2 | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Cottage cheese |
| 2 | Diced pimentos |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1/2 | Garlic |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1/4 | Bell pepper |
| 1/3 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 1/3 | Butter |
| 3 | Chicken breasts, cooked |
Topping:
- Quantity: As per preference
- Ingredients:
- Reserved mozzarella cheese
- Reserved butter
- Bread crumbs
Instructions:
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Cook Lasagna Noodles:
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until they reach the desired doneness. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and cottage cheese. Beat the mixture until smooth and well-combined.
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Enhance Flavors:
- Add the diced pimentos, milk, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
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Incorporate Vegetables:
- Stir in the finely chopped onion and bell pepper into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
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Layering:
- Spoon one-third of the cottage cheese mixture evenly into an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Arrange 4 cooked lasagna noodles over the cheese mixture.
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Chicken Preparation:
- Meanwhile, stir the cooked chicken into the remaining cottage cheese mixture until well combined.
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Layering Continues:
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with 4 more noodles, the remaining chicken mixture, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Finish with the remaining 4 lasagna noodles.
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Prepare Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the reserved mozzarella cheese, melted butter, and bread crumbs to create the topping mixture.
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Topping Application:
- Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the top of the lasagna.
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Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.
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Final Touch:
- Uncover the lasagna and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the crumb topping turns golden brown.
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Rest and Serve:
- Allow the Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Delight in the creamy textures and savory flavors of this Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna, a comforting meal that’s perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Enjoy the cheesy goodness with your loved ones and savor every delectable bite!
