White Chicken Skillet Lasagna

White Chicken Skillet Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables:

1. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Sauté the Onion and Garlic:
   • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Assemble the Skillet Lasagna:

3. Combine Ingredients:
   • Add the broken lasagna noodles to the skillet, stirring to coat with the oil and onions.
   • Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
   • Season with salt, black pepper, dried Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
4. Cook the Noodles:
   • Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet.
   • Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and the sauce has thickened.

Finish the Dish:

5. Add the Chicken and Cheeses:
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
   • Add the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is creamy.
6. Incorporate the Vegetables:
   • Stir in the chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are softened.

Serve:

7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Remove the skillet from the heat.
   • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
   • Serve the White Chicken Skillet Lasagna hot, straight from the skillet.

Enjoy your delicious White Chicken Skillet Lasagna!