Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups (Printable Version)
Creamy garlic Parmesan chicken rolled in tender lasagna noodles and baked in cheesy sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Lasagna and Assembly
10 - 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
11 - 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
13 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
→ Creamy Parmesan Sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
16 - 1 1/4 cups milk
17 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse gently, and lay each noodle flat on a baking sheet or clean surface to prevent sticking.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly incorporated.
04 - Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, then season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Lay each noodle flat and spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling over the surface. Roll each noodle up tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
06 - Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the roll ups, followed by the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The individual portions feel special on a plate without any extra plating effort.
- Creamy Parmesan sauce pooled under each roll up makes every bite rich and saucy.
- Rotisserie chicken does the heavy lifting so you never feel like you spent all day cooking.
02 -
- Overcooked noodles will rip when you try to roll them so err on the side of slightly underdone.
- Letting the roll ups rest for ten minutes before serving keeps them from unraveling on the plate.
03 -
- A pinch of red pepper flakes in the filling adds a gentle warmth that makes people ask what your secret is.
- Dry the cooked noodles with a clean towel before filling so the sauce does not get watered down.