Description
Creamy garlic parmesan chicken lasagna roll-ups bring comfort and elegance to classic Italian comfort food. Cheesy layers of tender chicken, rich sauce, and perfectly rolled pasta create a memorable dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Cheese:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Other Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gently immerse lasagna noodles in boiling water, cooking until perfectly al dente. Carefully extract and arrange on parchment paper, ensuring noodles remain flat and separated to prevent unwanted clumping.
- Create a luxurious filling by blending shredded chicken with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, sharp Parmesan, aromatic minced garlic, and tender spinach. Incorporate a whisked egg for binding, then season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir until the mixture achieves a smooth, cohesive consistency.
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking. Lay out each noodle and generously distribute the chicken-cheese mixture along its length. Delicately roll the noodle into a compact cylinder, positioning each roll-up seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Drench the roll-ups with remaining marinara sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Generously sprinkle additional mozzarella over the top and strategically place small butter fragments to enhance richness and flavor development.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the protective covering and continue baking an additional 10 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust. Finish by scattering fresh parsley across the surface for a vibrant garnish before serving.
Notes
- Check noodle texture by cooking al dente to prevent mushiness and ensure perfect rolling without tearing.
- Customize filling by swapping chicken with turkey, shredded beef, or plant-based protein for dietary variations.
- Pat chicken dry before shredding to prevent excess moisture from making filling runny and compromising roll-up structure.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top before final baking for enhanced crispy cheese crust and deeper flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg