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Creamy Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Creamy Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups are a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, featuring tender lasagna noodles rolled up with shredded chicken, ricotta, pesto, and cheese, then baked in a creamy Alfredo sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain and lay flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta, pesto, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each noodle and roll them up tightly.
  5. Spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Place the roll ups seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over the roll ups and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 roll ups
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg