Description
Creamy Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups are a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, filled with shredded chicken, creamy ricotta, pesto, and mozzarella, then rolled up and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 8 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, pesto, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of filling over each noodle and roll up tightly.
- Spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place roll ups seam-side down in the dish and top with remaining Alfredo sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
- Use homemade or store-bought Alfredo sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll ups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg