Chicken Spinach Lasagna is a delightful treat for your taste buds! This dish combines Italian spinach lasagna with grilled chicken seasoned with Mexican spices, creating a delicious and romantic dinner for two.
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Why I love this recipe
This chicken lasagna with spinach for two is very easy to prepare and uses “no-cook oven-ready” noodles. It is so incredibly flavorful that you may never make regular lasagna again. Direct quote from my husband: “This may be the BEST lasagna I have ever had!”
Need a dessert to go with it? Try these Key Lime Tarts or these Gooey Rice Krispies Treats.
Expert tips
You can also substitute ground beef or ground turkey for the chicken by browning the meat and adding the same seasonings to it.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Chicken and Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lasagna noodles Oven Ready (no need to cook)
- 6 oz boneless skinless chicken
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Mozzarella (divided)
- 12 ounces spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF .
- Season the chicken on both sides with the cumin and adobo seasoning.
- Grill the chicken about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through, then dice or shred.
- Break the noodles in half carefully.
- In a small nonstick skillet add the cream cheese and spinach. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes until the cream cheese is melted. Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
To Assemble
- Spray the bottom of two oven safe 18.6 ounce baking dishes with non-stick spray then cover each with spaghetti sauce.
- Top each with ½ of a noodle. Spoon ¼ of the spinach mixture into each dish. Add a ¼ of the chicken to each dish. Top each with more spaghetti sauce and ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers except for the cheese. Save it for topping after the bake cycle.
- Cover with tinfoil and bake 40 minutes or until heated through.
- Add ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese to the top of each dish and bake 5 more minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot dishes on top of pot holders or cork trivets to protect surfaces.
Notes
- You can also substitute ground beef or ground turkey for the chicken by browning the meat and adding the same seasonings to it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Hi, and welcome. I’m Zona, and I have a passion for recipes. I share recipes, tips, tricks, and resources to help you cook for two. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
Janie
Wednesday 8th of March 2023
I’ve tried almost all your recipes for my hubby and I and they are spot on. Comfort foods for Michiganders. Thanks so much!
Zona
Saturday 11th of March 2023
Hi Janie, you are very welcome! I'm so glad you are enjoying my recipes, thanks :)
Karly
Friday 23rd of August 2019
Yum! This looks amazing!
Zona
Friday 23rd of August 2019
Thank you very much Karly, it is delicious!
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