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Becky Hardin
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Love chicken parmesan and love lasagna? Now you don’t have to choose between the two! Baked chicken parmesan is layered with noodles, marinara and ricotta cheese for the most delicious baked chicken pasta that’s loaded with texture and flavor.
Chicken Parmesan Bake
I love a good pasta bake for a family dinner, hearty and wholesome it’s always a hit!
This chicken parmesan lasagna recipe takes things up a notch! Chicken breast is coated in parmesan and breadcrumbs and cooked, before being layered with your lasagna ingredients and oven baked for one delicious Italian American mash up!
This casserole recipe is sure to be a hit!
Be sure to try my Fried Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Parmesan Meatballs too!
Get the best of both worlds with this delicious chicken parmesan lasagna recipe. Full of flavor and texture, this pasta dish is the epitome of comfort food!
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How to Make Chicken Parmesan Lasagna
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- Cut the chicken breasts in half and pound flat. Season.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mix, egg and parm and breadcrumbs.
- Bake til cooked through.
- Spread marinara in the bottom of a baking dish, top with lasagna noodles, ricotta mix and chicken cutlets.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan and repeat the layers.
- Cover and bake.
Do I need to boil noodles for lasagna?
Nope! This recipe uses no-boil noodles (sometimes called “oven-ready”), so there’s no need to cook them before assembling.
Should I drain the ricotta cheese before adding it to chicken Parmesan lasagna?
There’s no need to drain the ricotta here, but you certainly can if you’re worried about it being too wet. The egg will help the ricotta cheese to bind and become less wet, though.
Can I use cottage cheese instead of ricotta cheese in a lasagna?
Absolutely! Cottage cheese will yield a lighter lasagna, while ricotta will lend a thicker, richer texture.
Why is my chicken Parmesan tough?
Pounding the chicken in step 2 helps to tenderize the meat and keep it from getting tough. If you find your chicken is still tough after pounding it thin, it may be overcooked. I recommend using an instant-read thermometer to avoid over (or under!) cooking your chicken. Take it off the heat as soon as it reaches 165°F internally.
Make Ahead Instructions
Chicken Parmesan lasagna can be prepared up to 1 day in advance. Assemble the lasagna through step 8, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add an extra 15 minutes to the final bake time.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover chicken Parmesan lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
Chicken Parmesan lasagna can be frozen in 2 ways:
- Entire Pan: You can freeze the entire pan of chicken Parmesan lasagna before or after baking. If freezing before baking, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. If freezing after baking, let cool, then wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking or reheating.
- Individual Portions: Cut the fully baked chicken Parmesan lasagna into individual portions and wrap tightly or store in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Change It Up
- Spicier: Use arrabbiata sauce in place of the marinara to make this dish spicier.
- Healthier: Add the precooked veggies of your choice to the layers for a healthy addition. I like carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.
- Cheesier: Use Alfredo sauce in place of the marinara to make an even cheesier white lasagna.
This chicken parmesan lasagna recipe is a must make! The chicken is so wonderfully tender, and the lasagna is rich and tasty. Make up a couple and freeze one for a fuss free dinner next week!
4.74 from 15 votes
Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Recipe
Love chicken parmesan and love lasagna? Now you don't have to choose between the two! Baked chicken parmesan is layered with noodles, marinara, and ricotta cheese for the most delicious baked chicken pasta that's loaded with texture and flavor.
Prep: 40 minutes minutes
Cook: 55 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large eggs divided
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce 1 standard jar
- 8 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil to garnish
Equipment
Instant-Read Thermometer Optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally, creating 6 thin pieces. If necessary, pound each piece with a meat mallet to ¼-inch thickness. Season all over with salt and pepper.
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Create a breading station. In a shallow bowl, whisk the flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, oregano, and garlic powder together. In a second bowl, whisk 3 eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs and half of the Parmesan cheese.
¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 4 large eggs, 1 tablespoon water, 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Dredge a piece of chicken in the flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, turning to coat. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken into the breadcrumbs until coated. Place it on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken.
Bake the chicken for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through and 165°F internally.
While the chicken bakes, combine the ricotta cheese, remaining egg, and a bit of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
15 ounces ricotta cheese
Remove the baked chicken from the oven and lower the temperature to 350°F.
Spread ½ cup of the marinara sauce in an even layer over the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Top with 4 slightly shingled lasagna noodles, ½ of the ricotta mixture, and 3 chicken cutlets. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. Repeat to make a second layer, starting with half of the sauce, then 4 more noodles, the remaining ricotta, and remaining chicken. Top with the remaining sauce and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
24 ounces marinara sauce, 8 no-boil lasagna noodles, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Spray a piece of foil with cooking spray, cover the baking dish, and bake for 45 minutes. Increase temperature to 400°F, remove foil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and begun to brown.
Remove from the oven, let cool 10 minutes, and serve garnished with fresh basil.
fresh basil
Notes
Storage:Store chicken Parmesan lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 177mg59%
Sodium 1760mg77%
Potassium 674mg19%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 1097IU22%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 450mg45%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky Hardin
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American, Italian
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Lori D says
I made this last Friday and my husband and close friends really – really LOVED this one! Awesome stuff. I just have to find chicken breast that are not the size of a baby elephant!Reply
Becky Hardin says
So happy to hear it was a hit, Lori!
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