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Gluten Free Chicken & Pesto Lasagna

Matteo
This Gluten Free Chicken & Pesto Lasagna blends Italian tradition with modern wellness, featuring tender chicken, rich pesto, creamy ricotta, and gluten-free noodles. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Chicken Pesto Layer

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup fresh spinach optional
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup gluten-free pesto homemade or store-bought

Creamy Layer

  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste

Other Ingredients

  • 9 sheets gluten free lasagna noodles boiled or no-boil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2–3 tbsp pesto for drizzling on top
  • olive oil for greasing the dish
  • fresh basil leaves optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • If your noodles require boiling, cook them according to package instructions. Shred the chicken and mix with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach if using.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, garlic powder, parmesan, salt, and pepper to form the creamy layer.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Layer noodles, chicken mixture, dollops of ricotta mix, and repeat. End with a top noodle layer, drizzle of pesto, and mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil and a drizzle of pesto if desired.

Notes

Use a thicker pesto to prevent soggy layers. Let lasagna rest before cutting to help it set. Can be made dairy-free with plant-based ricotta and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, gluten-free, Lasagna, Pesto
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