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Chicken Parm Lasagna with Basil Pesto
Ingredients
- chicken breast2 pounds
- lasagna noodles12 pieces
- marinara sauce2 cups
- mozzarella cheese2 cups
- parmesan cheese1 cup
- ricotta cheese1 cup
- basil pesto0,5 cup
- olive oil2 tablespoons
- garlic powder1 teaspoon
- saltto taste
- pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then slice thinly.
- 4
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 6
Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- 7
Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by half of the sliced chicken, half of the basil pesto, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- 8
Repeat the layers: noodles, ricotta, chicken, pesto, and mozzarella.
- 9
Top with remaining noodles, marinara sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- 10
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 11
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
