Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups
This Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe features lasagna noodles filled with a savory mix of shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, and pesto, then topped with a creamy white sauce and marinara, and baked to perfection. The roll-ups are easy to assemble and make for a delightful, comforting dish that's perfect for sharing.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 870kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk I used skim
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken breast shredded
- 3 ¼ cups ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup basil pesto
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce, divided
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside..
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna according to package instructions; drain well.
- In a large saucepan, prepare a white sauce by melting the butter. then whisk in the flour until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the white sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, ricotta, pesto, 1 cup of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, to taste. Lay the noodles flat and spread about 1/3 cup ricotta mixture evenly along each noodle leaving about 1 inch uncovered at the end.
- Roll up toward the uncovered end of each noodle and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Top with remaining white sauce. Then top with 1 cup of marinara and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella.
- Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lasagna rolls are heated through and the cheese is beginning to brown.
- To serve, place 2 Tbsp of marinara on the plate and place lasagna roll on top. Then garnished with Parmesan, if desired. Serves 6.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2234IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 651mg | Iron: 3mg