Name: Garlic Chicken Lasagna Twirls Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Garlic Chicken Lasagna Twirls are a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, with tender chicken, a creamy cheese filling, and a flavorful garlic sauce all rolled up in lasagna noodles. Baked to perfection, these twirls are a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

9 lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a clean surface.
Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add chicken, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.
Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, cook garlic, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Twirls: Spread sauce in a baking dish. Fill each noodle with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over the top.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This recipe works great with leftover rotisserie chicken.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 twirls
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 95mg