Spinach-Chicken Lasagna

  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 2 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 (7-oz.) container refrigerated pesto
  • 1/4 cup purchased Alfredo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 (26-oz.) jar traditional spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine spinach, pesto and Alfredo sauce; mix well. Set aside.
  • 2
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until almost tender. Add ground chicken; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
  • 3
    To assemble lasagna, place 1/3 of sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Cover with 3 cooked noodles. Top with half of spinach mixture, then 3 noodles and 1/3 of the sauce. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Cover with 3 noodles. Top with remaining half of spinach mixture, remaining 3 noodles and remaining 1/3 of sauce. Spray sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  • 4
    Bake at 350°F. for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining half of cheese. Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

  • Ground turkey can be used in place of the chicken in this lasagna.
  • To quickly thaw spinach, cut small slit in center of each pouch, microwave each on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed.
  • Prepare and bake lasagna, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. To reheat, spray a piece of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray and cover pan lightly with foil. Heat in a 350°F. oven until hot, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve this hearty chicken lasagna with a tossed green salad that includes your favorite chopped vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers. Add sliced garlic bread to complete the menu.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
43%
Saturated Fat
8g
40%
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
3g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
120%
120%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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