Description
Creamy Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups are a delicious twist on classic lasagna, featuring tender lasagna noodles rolled with shredded chicken, creamy pesto sauce, and cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
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- 8 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, pesto, egg, garlic powder, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread 1/2 cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread about 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto each noodle and roll tightly from one end to the other.
- Place each roll seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top roll-ups with remaining Alfredo sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg