Lunch: Make-Ahead White Chicken Lasagna

Looking for a make-ahead pasta dinner using Progresso® chicken broth? Then try this cheesy casserole that's layered with chicken and lasagna. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Make-Ahead White Chicken Lasagna

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped red bell pepper (2 medium)
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pint (2 cups) half-and-half
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese
7 oz Gouda cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 container (12 oz) small-curd cottage cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1 egg, beaten
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 package (16 oz) sliced mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil sprigs or chopped basil leaves, if desired

Instructions

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bell pepper, celery, onion and garlic; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Reduce heat to low. Add half-and-half, broth and cream cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Gradually add Gouda cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; set aside. In bowl, mix cottage cheese, 1/4 cup fresh basil and the egg until blended.
Spread 1 cup chicken mixture in baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture, 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once, starting with noodles. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350 °F. Bake lasagna covered 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil sprigs.

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