Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups

What you will need:

  • 1/4 cup butter , cut into large cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (not table salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 9 uncooked/dry lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella , divided
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken
  • fresh chopped parsley , for garnish

How to make it:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; throw in a good pinch of salt and add your lasagna noodles. Cook until al dente according to package directions. (After draining, drizzle with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking and drape them over the colander or lay them flat on a baking sheet.)
  • In the meantime, make the Alfredo sauce:Add the butter and cream to a large nonstick saute pan, over medium-low heat; whisk until butter has melted.
  • Add in the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, the nutmeg and crushed red pepper flakes; whisk until combined and smooth.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese just until melted and the sauce is smooth. Take off the heat.
  • Make the Filling and Assemble: Spread 1/2 cup of the Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg, and 1 cup of mozzarella until combined. Fold in the chicken and 1/4 cup of the Alfredo sauce until combined.
  • Spread 1/9th of the mixture (about 1/3 cup each) onto the length of each lasagna noodle and roll up in a jelly-roll fashion.
  • Arrange rolls, seam side down, in the baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of Alfredo sauce, and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 25 minutes or until cheese has melted and the inside is warmed through.
  • Sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley, serve and enjoy!
  • NOTE: for recipe variations, tips, and proper storage, refer to the full article. And don’t miss the video for visual instruction.