Description
Are you craving the rich, creamy comfort of Chicken Alfredo and the hearty satisfaction of a baked lasagna, but looking for something a little different? These Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups are your answer! This fun and simple recipe takes tender lasagna noodles, spreads them with a savory filling of shredded chicken, cheese, and seasonings, then rolls them up into perfect spirals. Nestled in a bed of creamy garlic Alfredo sauce and topped with more cheese, these lasagna roll ups are baked until hot, bubbly, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 9 Lasagna Noodles (Standard, not oven-ready)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) jar or can Garlic Alfredo Sauce, divided
- 1 pound (about 2-3 cups) Cooked, Shredded Chicken
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8×8 inch square baking pan. Pour ½ cup of the Alfredo sauce into the bottom and spread evenly.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the 9 lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente (tender but firm).
- Drain Noodles: Drain the noodles and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and prevent sticking. Lay them flat on parchment paper and gently blot them dry with a paper towel.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of Alfredo sauce (most of the remaining jar), 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, garlic salt, and dried oregano. Stir well.
- Assemble Roll Ups: Spread about 1/9th of the chicken mixture in an even layer over one noodle. Starting from a short end, roll it up tightly. Place the roll-up, seam-side down, in the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining 8 noodles.
- Top with Sauce & Cheese: Pour any remaining Alfredo sauce from your mixing bowl over the tops of the roll-ups. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Sauce on the Bottom: Spreading sauce on the bottom of the pan prevents the lasagna noodles from sticking and ensures every bite is saucy.
- Al Dente Noodles: Do not overcook the noodles! They will continue to cook in the oven, so pulling them when they still have a firm bite is key to preventing them from becoming mushy.
- Blot Noodles Dry: Blotting the noodles dry helps the filling adhere to them much better, making the rolling process cleaner and easier.
- Seam-Side Down: Placing the roll-ups seam-side down is crucial. It keeps them from unrolling while they bake.
- Let it Rest: Letting the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking allows the sauce to set up slightly and makes for cleaner servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 22.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32.5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
