An Exquisite Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Italian gastronomy is one of the world’s favorites. For this reason, their recipes have become quite popular and various variants have been created that offer a wide range of options for all tastes. The chicken lasagna recipe is one of these variants.

According to information on Wikipedia , lasagna is a type of pasta that is served in sheets, almost always interspersed with some type of meat, bechamel sauce and vegetables.

Our preparation contains traditional elements. However, there are certain details that will serve to give the chicken a flavor twist. The idea is that you have a different and rich dish on your table.

Why is this chicken lasagna so delicious?

The trick to making this recipe is that, when making the filling, we must season the ingredients very well. Not only in the seasoning that the chicken should have, but in some companions.

To do this, you must bear in mind that  the type of cheese that is usually used is  mozzarella . However, you can also go for one with a stronger flavor.

Also, cream cheese for the chicken lasagna filling is ideal. Especially because of the consistency it has (creamy) and the ease with which it blends with other ingredients. This information is important that you remember when taking it to the oven.

In addition, when assembling the different layers of the lasagna it is important that you are generous with the ingredients. Although don’t exaggerate either. To make the recipe even more original, you can take the opportunity to assemble the layers in a different way. We leave this to your imagination.

Usually the composition is as follows: pasta sheet, cheese, chicken filling, pasta sheet and so on. However, you can add (between the cheese and the chicken) a little spinach or a little shredded turkey ham to make it more substantial.

However, if you prefer to do it in a traditional way, that will be fine too. You just have to follow the instructions, step by step, that we are about to show you.

Tips for preparing delicious chicken lasagna

Once it is clear that the secret is to accommodate all the ingredients very well, it must be put into practice. For this purpose you will need a heat resistant tray that is wide enough to fit all the ingredients.

On the other hand, if you are a cheese lover, we recommend that you choose the one you like the most once you have tried the traditional recipe that we propose. However, be careful with strong cheeses: these can overshadow the rest of the flavors and spoil the whole.

Now, is lasagna a heavy meal? The truth is that if. However, you have to take this with a grain of salt. It is true that it is a preparation loaded with carbohydrates and many calories. However, if you eat a reasonable portion, without overdoing it, there should be no problems.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of salt (30 g)
• 1 cup of hot water (110 ml)
• 1 cube of chicken consommé (40 g)
• 6 skinless chicken breasts (700 g)
• 6 raw lasagna sheets (500 g)
• 2 1/2 cups of cream cheese (250 g)
• 2 cups of mozzarella cheese (200 g)
• 3 cups of tomato sauce for pasta (360 ml)

Preparation

• The first thing to do is boil salted water in a large pot.
• Then, you will cook the lasagna for between 8 and 10 minutes. Once the previous step is finished, drain a little and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
• Meanwhile, place the chicken breasts in another pot and cover with water. Then, you will only have to let it boil for approximately 20 minutes or until it is completely cooked.

• Remember to remove from the pot and then begin to crumble very well. Do not rush and take your time.
• Then, go to the oven and preheat to 180 ºC. You will let it heat while the other steps are carried out.
• Put the chicken bouillon cube in hot water. Next, place the crumbled breasts with the dissolved broth, cream cheese and a cup of mozzarella cheese and stir very well.
• Now, you should pour the tomato sauce into a tray that can fill the entire chicken lasagna. Cover the surface as best you can.
• Then, the lasagna assembly begins. Remember, you must do it in layers. Also, do not be cautious with the chicken, cover well.
• Finally, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake for 25 minutes. Finally, remove, let it cool and voila: enjoy!

Did you know…?

Chicken is one of the most recommended types of meat for all types of diets. Although it is important to moderate the servings per plate, in general it is a very nutritious food. A 2015 publication in the medical journal Food and Nutrition Research highlights that chicken is a source of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and almost no carbohydrates.

Also, thanks to this nutritional contribution, its consumption improves the quality of the diet and reduces the risk of diseases such as obesity, heart problems and type 2 diabetes. Of course, all this as long as it is included in a balanced diet.