Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Lasagna

Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Lasagna
Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Lasagna

Ingredients

For the Ground Chicken:
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (I used extra virgin but use whatever brand/variety you like best)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, optional (but they give a nice kick!)
  • 1 lb. Ground Chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper


For the Panko:
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Whole Wheat Panko Bread Crumbs


For Lasagna:
  • 12 Lasagna Noodles, boiled according to package
  • 2 1/2 cups Ricotta Cheese (I used whole-milk here, but you may use skim)
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce, Store-bought or Homemade will work OK
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated


Garnish:
Fresh Basil and Parsley, chopped

Instructions 

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