Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Chicken Caesar Lasagna

Chicken Caesar Lasagna
by: Better Homes and Garden

serves: 6-9 (depending how big you cut the pieces)
preheat oven: 325
prep time: 25 minutes
cook time: 50 minutes, plus 5-10 minutes for it to stand before serving
item you'll need: 3qt rectangular baking dish, skillet, pot, cutting board, strainer, bowl, nonstick cooking spray, foil

6-9 dried whole wheat lasagna noodles (I've also made this with the noodles that don't need to be cooked)
2 10 oz containers refrigerated light alfredo sauce (I usually just use one jar, but two works too)
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
3 cups cooked chicken breast
1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped
3/4 cups shredded italian blend cheese

1. Cook noodles according to package (drain and rinse with cold water
2. In bowl combine Alfredo, lemon juice and black pepper
3. Stir in chicken, spinach and red peppers
4. Lightly coat baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
5. Arrange about 3 noodles on bottom of dish
6. Top with 1/3 of chicken mixture
7. Repeat layers twice
8. Cover; bake for 45-55 minutes
9. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5 more minutes
10. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving

Nutrition facts:

268 Calories per serving
10 g. fat
6 g. sat. fat
68 mg cholesterol
557 mg sodium
20 g. carbohydrates
2 g. fiber
24 g. protein

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