Chicken Lasagna IV

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 jar (25 oz.) marinara sauce
• 1 package (8 oz.) lasagna noodles
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of the sauce mixture over the bottom of the dish. Layer the lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top with 1/2 of the remaining sauce mixture, then 1/2 of the ricotta cheese and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese over the cheese layer.
5. Repeat the layers: noodles, sauce mixture, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese. Top with the remaining noodles and sauce.
6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Lasagna dates back to the Middle Ages and is thought to have originated in Naples, Italy.
• Lasagna is a type of pasta that is usually flat and wide, and is made up of layers of cheese, meat, and tomato sauce.
• Chicken lasagna is a great way to get your protein and vegetables in one easy meal.