Description
This Chicken Skillet Lasagna is a quick and easy one-pan meal that combines ground chicken, broken lasagna noodles, and three kinds of cheese in a savory marinara sauce. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting, cheesy Italian-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 9 lasagna noodles, broken
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Cheeses
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the ground chicken.
- Cook chicken: Add 1 pound of ground chicken to the skillet, season it with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Add sauce and seasoning: Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce along with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to combine flavors.
- Add noodles: Incorporate the broken lasagna noodles into the skillet and stir well to coat them evenly with sauce.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure the noodles cook properly.
- Add ricotta cheese: Drop spoonfuls of 1 cup ricotta cheese evenly over the lasagna mixture in the skillet.
- Add shredded cheeses: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the ricotta.
- Cook until cheese melts: Cover the skillet again and continue cooking on low heat until the cheeses melt completely and become bubbly.
- Serve hot: Once the cheese is melted and the noodles are tender, serve the skillet lasagna hot; enjoy your quick, cheesy meal straight from the pan.
Notes
- Breaking the lasagna noodles helps them cook evenly and fit nicely in the skillet.
- Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent noodles from sticking to the bottom.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Use low-sodium marinara to control the salt content if desired.
- Let the skillet rest a few minutes after cooking for easier serving.
