Easy Chicken Lasagna with Red Sauce
Layers of pasta with a tomato and chicken sauce, ricotta cheese and spinach, this chicken lasagna is all kinds of delicious! Pasta is one of my go to meals when I want something hearty and comforting, and I know that everyone is going to love it! Simple to make this Italian favorite is always guaranteed to please!
How to make chicken lasagna
Cook the pancetta in a skillet until slightly crispy. Add in the seasoning, carrots, onion and garlic and soften. Stir in and cook the ground chicken. Add the marinara sauce and simmer. Combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Layer the chicken sauce, noodles, ricotta mix and cheeses and repeat the layers. Bake and serve.
Can you make it ahead of time?
Yes! This is a great make ahead meal for those busy evenings! The cooked chicken lasagna will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days, or, alternatively you can make it right up to the point of baking and refrigerate. Unbaked lasagna will keep well for two to three days, then you just need to pop it in the oven to cook through. Reheat lasagna in the oven, covered with foil, at 325F for about 20 minutes until warmed through.
Can you freeze it?
You can freeze the lasagna either baked or unbaked. I find the best results are when you freeze it unbaked as the texture of the noodles stays firmer. If baked, it can be frozen whole or in individual squares. You can cook it right from frozen if unbaked, it will take around an hour. Baked lasagna is best thawed in the fridge overnight before reheating.
What do you serve it with?
Lasagna is great to serve with veggie or salad sides, or if you fancy, some crusty bread. Try it with:
Spinach Salad Garlic Roasted Asparagus Sautéed green beans
This easy chicken lasagna is so hearty and comforting, there’s nothing not to love about this recipe! Be sure to make a couple so you have one ready to go right from the freezer!
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