Name: Caprese Chicken Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box lasagna noodles -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces -; 2 tsp. dried oregano -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar -; 4 large cloves garlic, minced, divided -; 3 tbsp. butter -; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 2 1/2 c. milk -; 5 c. shredded mozzarella, divided -; 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; 1 (16-oz.) container ricotta -; 1 large egg -; 6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced -; 1/2 c. thinly sliced basil leaves, plus more for garnish -; Balsamic glaze, for drizzling -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Caprese Chicken Lasagna

1. 1 box lasagna noodles -

2. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces -

4. 2 tsp. dried oregano -

5. Kosher salt -

6. Freshly ground black pepper -

7. 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar -

8. 4 large cloves garlic, minced, divided -

9. 3 tbsp. butter -

10. 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour -

11. 2 1/2 c. milk -

12. 5 c. shredded mozzarella, divided -

13. 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -

14. 1 (16-oz.) container ricotta -

15. 1 large egg -

16. 6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced -

17. 1/2 c. thinly sliced basil leaves, plus more for garnish -

18. Balsamic glaze, for drizzling -

How to cook deliciously - Caprese Chicken Lasagna

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook lasagna noodles until very al dente. Drain.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook in a single layer, in batches if necessary, until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes. Return all chicken to skillet, then add balsamic vinegar and half the garlic to pan and stir until balsamic is slightly thickened, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

3. Stage

Make sauce: Bring skillet back to medium heat and melt in butter. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and cook until golden, 1 minute more. Gradually add in milk while whisking, then simmer until thick and creamy, 3 minutes. Add Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella, stirring until melty. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

In a small bowl, stir together ricotta and egg and season with salt and pepper.

5. Stage

In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of sauce. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping, and top with about a third of ricotta mixture, a third of tomatoes, a third of the basil, a third of the cooked chicken, another layer of sauce, and a third of mozzarella. Repeat for a total of three layers, ending with mozzarella.

6. Stage

Bake until bubbly and cheese is melty, about 25 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

7. Stage

Garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.