Lasagna With Chicken And Pepper Sauces Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Roast red peppers (see Recipe #18589 for instructions).
• Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions.
• Steam chicken, cut into thin pieces.
• Cook olive oil and garlic in a large skillet at medium heat for about 1 minute.
• Add half the chicken chicken and 1/2 cup cheese and toss well.
• Add milk, stir and raise to medium high heat for about 2 minutes.
• To prevent curdling, mix yogurt with the rest of the chicken pieces in a separate bowl.
• Turn off heat, return mixture to skillet and mix well.
• In lasagna pan, layer chicken and sauce, roasted red peppers, and noodles.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake at 350 just until hot.

LASAGNA WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• For pepper sauce: halve and seed the peppers and cut into 1/2 inch dice.
• Seed and chop the tomatoes, reserving 1 cup of juice.
• Mince 1 tablespoon herbs.
• For both the pepper and chicken sauce, mince the 8 onions, 8 cloves garlic.
• Chop 2 cup parsley and 1/2 cup basil.
• For the pepper sauce, heat olive oil in large frying pan.
• Add half of the onions and pepper and cook until soft, aobut 15 mins.
• Add the tablespoon of minced herbs and half of the garlic, parsley, basil and cook about 2 mins.
• Add tomatoes and reserved 1 cup juice and cook until most of the liquid had evaporated, about 15 mins.
• Season to taste.
• The pepper sauce can be made one week ahead.
• For chicken sauce, trim the chicken breasts of fat and connective tissue and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the prosciutto in 1/2 inch pieces.
• Heat 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
• Sear the chicken about 2 minutesa side until well browned, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding.
• Reduce heat, return all chicken to pan and simmer until barely cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from pan and cool.
• Cut chicken into 1/2 inch dice.
• In the same frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and briefly saute ham and remaining garlic, parsley and basil until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add to chicken.
• In the same pan used to cook the chicken and ham, heat remaining 6 oz of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Add the remaining onions and peppers.
• Saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk in flour and cook for 4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
• Whisk in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken mixture and heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Chicken sauce can be made several days ahead.
• Boil the spinach noodles according to package directions and cook until tender.
• If using fresh, cook in batches for about 2 minutes a batch.
• Remove lasagne to a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking, then to a damp towel.
• Grate parmesan and fontina cheeses.
• Butter four 9 by 13 inch lasagna pans or large oval pans.
• Pour a layer of hte pepper sauce into each pan.
• Put a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, overlapping slightly.
• Add a layer of the chicken sauce, then a layer of the cheeses, and another layer of pasta.
• Repeat the process 3 more times ending with the pepper sauce and cheeses.
• Cover with foil.
• Lasagne at this point can be made a day ahead.
• Cooking and serving: Heat oven to 375 F.
• Bake lasagne in a preheated oven until cooked through, about 45 mins.
• Allow lasagne to rest for 15 mins.
• before cutting and serving.

LASAGNA WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPER SAUCES

Steps:

• Pepper Sauce: Cut peppers into 1/2 inch dice. Mince 1 tsp. herbs. For both the Pepper and Chicken Sauce, mince the onions and garlic. Chop parsley and basil. Heat oil in large pot. Add half of onions and the peppers,cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Add tsp. of minced herbs and half of garlic, parsley and basil,cook about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and jar of pasta sauce, cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Season to taste. Chicken Sauce: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cut the prosciutto into 1/2" pieces. Heat small amount of butter in large frying pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken about 2 minutes a side until well browned, cooking in batches. Reduce heat, return all chicken to pan, and simmer until barely cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch dice. In the same frying pan, heat 1/4 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat and briefly saute the ham and the remaining garlic, parsley and basil until fragrant, about 2 mintues. Add to chicken. In the same pan used to cook the chicken and ham, heat remaining butter and olive oil. Add the remaining onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly. Whisk in chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes add the chicken mixture and heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Boil the spinach lasagne noodles according to package directions (or not) and cook until tender. Remove noodles to a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking, then to a damp towel. Grate Parmesan and fontina cheeses.

CHICKEN LASAGNA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Stir together first 5 ingredients. 2. Layer a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish with one-third of roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce, 3 noodles, one-third of chicken mixture, and one-third of cheese. Repeat layers twice. Place baking dish on a baking sheet. 3. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50 to 55 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
• Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce 1 (12oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained 1 (16oz) jar creamy Alfredo sauce 1 (3oz) package shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add mushrooms; cook until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in soup, milk, pimientos and basil. In a bowl, combine the chicken, American cheese, cottage cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese., Spread a fourth of the mushroom sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 3 noodles, half of the chicken mixture and a fourth of the mushroom sauce. Repeat layers of noodles, chicken and mushroom sauce. Top with the remaining noodles and mushroom sauce., Sprinkle with parsley and remaining Parmesan. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

SARAH'S CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until done. Rinse, and drain. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, saute green pepper and onions in butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in undiluted soup, milk, mushrooms, pasteurized cheese, pimento, and basil.
• Place half of the noodles in 13 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish. Layer with half of the cream sauce, 1/2 cottage cheese, 1/2 diced chicken, and 1/2 Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

CHICKEN CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and salt until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parsley and remaining mozzarella; set aside. Spread one-quarter of the cheese sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; cover with one-third of the noodles. Layer with half of the ricotta mixture, half of the spinach and half of the chicken. , Cover with one-quarter of the cheese sauce and one-third of the noodles. Repeat layers of ricotta mixture, spinach, chicken and one-quarter cheese sauce. Cover with remaining noodles and cheese sauce. , Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.

CHICKEN LASAGNA WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, 1/2 of the minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in spinach; set aside.
• While chicken is cooking, bring 2 large pots of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water in one pot, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Drop spinach into the boiling water in the second pot and blanch for 1 minute; pour into a colander to drain.
• Combine cream, half-and-half, remaining garlic, onion powder, sage, and bay leaf in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power in 1-minute increments until boiling; stir well.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 12x15-inch piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; stir and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue stirring and add cream mixture. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, mix ricotta cheese and 3 cups mozzarella cheese in a medium bowl. Fold in 1/4 cup of the cream sauce.
• Assemble lasagna in a deep 9x13-inch baking dish as follows, spreading ingredients in each layer: 1/2 cup cream sauce, 1/3 of the chicken-spinach mixture, 1/3 of the noodles, 1/2 cup cream sauce, 1/3 of the chicken-spinach mixture, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/4 cup cream sauce, 1/3 of the noodles, 1/2 cup cream sauce, remaining chicken-spinach mixture, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining noodles, remaining cream sauce, remaining Parmesan, and remaining mozzarella. Cover with the aluminum foil, sprayed-side down.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until top starts to turn golden, about 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.