Potato Lasagna with Chicken is a comforting and hearty dish that combines layers of tender potato slices, flavorful shredded chicken, creamy cream cheese, and savory tomato sauce.
This recipe is a delicious twist on traditional lasagna that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds. Follow these simple steps to create a flavorful potato lasagna with chicken.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 45 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 450g cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup tomato sauce (approximately 240ml)
- 1 cup cream cheese (200g)
- Salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley to taste
- 500g peeled potatoes
- Olive oil for greasing
- 400g grated provolone cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic cloves, and sauté for approximately 4 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Add Chicken and Sauce: Stir in the cooked and shredded chicken, followed by the tomato sauce. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to the chicken mixture, season with salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley according to your taste. Mix well until the cream cheese is fully incorporated.
- Prepare Potato Slices: Cut the peeled potatoes into thin slices using a mandolin. Place the potato slices in water until ready to use.
- Assemble the Lasagna: In a greased medium-sized baking dish, start by creating layers. Begin with a layer of the chicken mixture, followed by a layer of potato slices, another layer of chicken mixture, and then a layer of grated provolone cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of provolone cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the top is nicely browned and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Remove the potato lasagna with chicken from the oven, let it cool slightly, and then serve this delightful Italian-inspired dish.
Note: You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices or by using different types of cheese for variety