Carter Family Recipes

This lasagna features roast chicken, spinach, roasted red sweet peppers, light Alfredo sauce, and a blend of Italian cheeses.

  • 9 dried whole wheat or regular lasagna noodles
  • 2 10-ounce containers refrigerated light Alfredo sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast*
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped
  • ¾ cup shredded Italian blend cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water; drain again.
  2. Meanwhile, in a bowl combine Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir in chicken, spinach, and red peppers.
  3. Lightly coat a 13-inch-by-9-inch-by-2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 3 noodles in bottom of dish. Top with one-third chicken mixture. Repeat layers twice.
  4. Cover; bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Makes 9 servings.

*Note: For chopped cooked chicken, season 2 pounds raw skinless boneless chicken breast halves with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken. Cook, uncovered, 8 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink, turning halfway through cooking. Cool chicken slightly before chopping.

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