Description
Introducing Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups with Creamy Sauce – a modern take on the classic lasagna. This enticing dish pairs the comforting flavors of chicken and cheese with a velvety sauce, all wrapped up in nicely cooked lasagna noodles. It’s the perfect recipe for a family-friendly meal that promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets cooked and shredded or 1 rotisserie chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 TBS butter
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- ¼ cup bell pepper, minced (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 roma tomato, diced small
- 5 TBS flour
- 4 cups broth
- ¼ – ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 12 cooked lasagna noodles
Step-by-step Directions
1. Prepare the Vegetable Base
In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato. Sauté until the vegetables are very softened.
2. Forming the Roux
Increase heat to medium-high and stir in flour, cooking for a few more minutes until well incorporated.
3. Developing the Sauce
Gradually whisk in 4 cups of broth. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Once thickened, reduce the heat and stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream, adding more if a creamier texture is desired.
4. Assembling in the Pan
Spread about ½ cup of the sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
5. Preparing the Roll-Ups
In a separate bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Lay out the lasagna noodles and distribute the chicken and cheese mixture evenly over each noodle. Roll them tightly and place seam-side down in the pan.
6. Baking
Pour the remaining sauce over the rolled noodles and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the dish is hot and bubbly.
Servings & Preparation Time
Serves: 6 people
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the roll-ups individually wrapped in foil for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel, or bake at 350°F until heated through.
Conclusion
Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups with Creamy Sauce merges the traditional appeal of lasagna with the convenience and novelty of individual servings. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a planned potluck, this recipe is designed to offer maximum flavor with minimum fuss, making it a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups with Creamy Sauce
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 people 1x
Description
Introducing Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups with Creamy Sauce – a modern take on the classic lasagna. This enticing dish pairs the comforting flavors of chicken and cheese with a velvety sauce, all wrapped up in nicely cooked lasagna noodles. It’s the perfect recipe for a family-friendly meal that promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets cooked and shredded or 1 rotisserie chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 TBS butter
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- ¼ cup bell pepper, minced (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 roma tomato, diced small
- 5 TBS flour
- 4 cups broth
- ¼ – ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 12 cooked lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetable Base: In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato. Sauté until the vegetables are very softened.
- Forming the Roux: Increase heat to medium-high and stir in flour, cooking for a few more minutes until well incorporated.
- Developing the Sauce: Gradually whisk in 4 cups of broth. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Once thickened, reduce the heat and stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream, adding more if a creamier texture is desired.
- Assembling in the Pan: Spread about ½ cup of the sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Preparing the Roll-Ups: In a separate bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Lay out the lasagna noodles and distribute the chicken and cheese mixture evenly over each noodle. Roll them tightly and place seam-side down in the pan.
- Baking: Pour the remaining sauce over the rolled noodles and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the dish is hot and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes