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Caprese Chicken Lasagna

Healthier Caprese Chicken Lasagna is an easy comfort food to make at home. Fresh vegetables, chicken and mozzarella makes this a winner dinner

Chicken lasagna loaded with veggies !

Caprese chicken lasagna is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests. Instead of using traditional beef, this recipe calls for chicken fillets, making it a healthier option that is just as satisfying.

The combination of chicken, tomatoes, and fresh basil creates a flavor that is both familiar and unique.

What Is Caprese Chicken?

Caprese chicken is a delicious Italian dish that combines the flavors of Caprese salad with chicken.

The Caprese chicken lasagna recipe takes the traditional Caprese chicken and incorporates it into a hearty, cheesy lasagna dish.

The chicken is cooked with onions, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in a red wine and chicken stock sauce. The sauce is then layered with spinach lasagna sheets, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

One of the great things about Caprese chicken lasagna is that it is a healthier option compared to traditional beef lasagna.

Chicken is a leaner protein compared to beef, and the dish incorporates plenty of fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a flavorful and nutritious meal.

Chicken lasagna loaded with veggies !

Caprese chicken lasagna is a delicious and satisfying meal that brings together the flavors of Italy in a comforting and hearty dish.

What to serve on the side with Lasagna?

As someone who loves a good pasta dish, I know that the right side dish can really elevate the meal. With Caprese Chicken Lasagna, there are a few options that pair perfectly with the flavors of the dish.

  1. A simple green salad is always a great option. A mix of arugula, spinach, and cherry tomatoes with a light vinaigrette will provide a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the lasagna.You could also add some sliced avocado or fresh mozzarella for an extra indulgent touch.
  2. Another great option is garlic bread. Toast some slices of crusty bread and rub with a garlic clove.Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. This crispy, garlicky bread is the perfect accompaniment to the cheesy, tomatoey goodness of the lasagna.
  3. For a vegetable side dish, roasted broccoli or asparagus is a great choice.Simply toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven until tender and slightly charred. The roasted flavor and crunch of the veggies will complement the lasagna perfectly.
  4. OR, if you are looking for something a bit more substantial, a classic Caesar salad is always a crowd-pleaser.Toss some romaine lettuce with a homemade dressing of anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, and top with croutons and shaved parmesan cheese. The tangy, creamy dressing will balance out the richness of the lasagna.

The key is to keep the side dishes simple and fresh, so that they do not overpower the flavors of the lasagna.

With these options, you’re sure to have a delicious and well-rounded meal.

Chicken lasagna loaded with veggies !

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Caprese Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Caprese Chicken Lasagna

Caprese Chicken Lasagna

Linda Nortje
Healthier Caprese Chicken Lasagna is an easy comfort food to make at home. Fresh vegetables, chicken and mozzarella makes this a winner dinner
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Standing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 1076 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Onion chopped roughly
  • 2 Carrots chopped into small chunks
  • 2 Celery Sticks chopped
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin Olive Oil
  • 450 grams Chicken Fillets cut into small stir-fry pieces ( 1 pound )
  • ½ cup Dry Red Wine
  • 2 cans 410grams each Chopped Tomatoes, (14 oz each)
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • ½ cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Basil Leaves torn
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons Butter melted
  • 6 tablespoons Flour
  • 3 cups Milk
  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
  • 8 Spinach Lasagna Sheets

Instructions
 

  • Place the Onion, Carrot and Celery pieces in a food processor – blitz finely (but not into a soup stage) 
  • Heat the Oil in a large skillet – saute the Onion mixture until soft – add the Chicken and fry 8 – 10 minutes or until golden
  • Add the Red Wine – simmer 5 minutes – add the Tomatoes, Sugar and Chicken Stock – simmer another 10 – 15 minutes until the liquid has reduced
  • Stir in the Basil Leaves and cook another 1 minute
  • Remove from heat and season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper
  • Make a white sauce with the Butter, Flour and Milk (stovetop or microwave) 
  • Pre-heat the oven to 200 deg C (400 deg F) – spray a 20 x 30cm ( 9 x 13 imch ) oven dish with cooking oil
  • Pour 1/4 of the white sauce on the bottom of the prepared dish – top with a layer of Lasagna sheets, followed by half the Chicken mixture
  • Pour half of the remaining white sauce over the Chicken, followed by another layer of Lasagna sheets – then the remaining Chicken and finish with the remaining white sauce
  • Let stand for 20 minutes
  • Sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese over and bake for 30 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Caprese Chicken Lasagna
Serving Size
 
1 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
1076
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
57
g
88
%
Saturated Fat
 
26
g
163
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
27
g
Cholesterol
 
220
mg
73
%
Sodium
 
1576
mg
69
%
Carbohydrates
 
71
g
24
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
65
g
130
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.
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Miz Helen

Tuesday 11th of March 2014

Our family is going to love your Tomato and Basil Chicken Lasagna and I can't wait to taste it. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week.Come Back Soon!Miz Helen

Cathy Compeau

Monday 3rd of March 2014

Thanks for sharing at the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party! Pinning to the party board and can't wait to see what happiness posts you share next week! Have a terrific week! CathyAPeekIntoMyParadise.com

Mel@Mellywood's Mansion

Sunday 2nd of March 2014

This look so good I hate ground chicken too I find it disgusting yet I use beef all the time. Shredded chicken sound much nicer

Blair Lonergan

Saturday 1st of March 2014

Hi Linda. Lasagna is a favorite in our house (and so is chicken!), so I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

Danni@SiloHillFarm

Saturday 1st of March 2014

THis looks good Linda.. For some reason I do not like ground chicken either and always use shredded.

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