Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna

Here’s a comforting Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna recipe:

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Lasagna Noodles:
   • Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and lay them flat on parchment paper or a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
3. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
4. Prepare the Chicken and Broccoli:
   • Steam the broccoli florets until tender, but not mushy. Set aside.
   • Shred the cooked chicken breast and mix it with the broccoli.
5. Assemble the Lasagna:
   • Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   • Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
   • Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles.
   • Add 1/3 of the chicken and broccoli mixture over the ricotta.
   • Sprinkle a handful of shredded mozzarella over the chicken and broccoli.
   • Drizzle some Alfredo sauce over the cheese layer.
   • Repeat this process twice more, layering noodles, ricotta, chicken and broccoli, mozzarella, and Alfredo sauce.
6. Top the Lasagna:
   • For the final layer, place the last 3 noodles on top, pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over them, and sprinkle generously with the rest of the mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake the Lasagna:
   • Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
   • Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Serve:
   • Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Enjoy your creamy and cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna!