Description
Delicious and easy Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach all rolled in lasagna noodles and baked in a rich marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. A mess-free, family-friendly meal perfect for a comforting dinner in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Lasagna Roll-Ups:
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Topping:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the roll-ups.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded chicken, spinach, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Assemble Roll-Ups: Lay out each cooked lasagna noodle flat. Spread a spoonful of the chicken and ricotta mixture evenly over each noodle, then carefully roll them up tightly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a baking dish. Place each roll-up seam side down in the dish to prevent them from unrolling during baking.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to heat and meld flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the roll-ups rest for 5 minutes after baking to set, then serve warm.
Notes
- Cook lasagna noodles to al dente according to package instructions before using.
- Fresh or frozen spinach can be used; if using frozen, ensure it is well thawed and squeezed dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Rolling seam side down prevents the roll-ups from unraveling during baking.
- For extra flavor, you can add Italian seasoning or fresh basil to the ricotta filling.
- Allow resting time after baking to help the roll-ups hold their shape when served.
