Chicken Cacciatore Lasagna
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20Prep Time Minutes
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100Total Time Minutes
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16Number of Ingredients
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8Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans (398 mL each) Hunts Heirloom® Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 lb (500 g) lean ground chicken
- 1/2 lb (250 g) sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) pitted whole black olives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tsp (20 mL) finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced fresh basil
- 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 2 cups (500 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (250 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Step one
Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook chicken, mushrooms, salt and pepper for 5 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in onion, red pepper, olives, garlic and rosemary. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is starting to soften.
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Step two
Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil.
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Step three
Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Ladle 1/2 cup (125 mL) sauce into bottom of greased 13- x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish. Place 3 noodles on top, trimming to fit if needed.
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Step four
Layer one-third of the remaining sauce, 1/2 cup (125 mL) mozzarella and 1/4 cup (60 mL) Parmesan over top. Repeat layers twice. Layer remaining noodles over top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over top.
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Step five
Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with parsley.
Tips
Substitute green olives for black olives or use a mix of both if desired.
Add a splash of red or white wine to the sauce if desired.
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Chicken Cacciatore Lasagna




