Pesto Chicken Lasagna

Pesto Chicken Lasagna is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, flavorful basil pesto, juicy chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella come together to create a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup basil pesto
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside

In a bowl, mix together cooked chicken and basil pesto

In another bowl, combine ricotta and Parmesan cheese

Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish

Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce

Spread half of the chicken pesto mixture over the noodles

Dollop half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the chicken layer

Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese

Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella cheese on top

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned

Let it cool for a few minutes before serving