Description
Blackened Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups feature tender blackened chicken and a luscious creamy alfredo sauce rich with fresh garlic and parmesan cheese. Lasagna sheets are filled with a savory mixture of ricotta, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella and colby jack, diced chicken, and drained chopped spinach. The rolls are smothered in alfredo sauce, topped with shredded cheese, and baked until golden for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Lasagna Roll Ups
- 12 lasagna noodle sheets
- 3 chicken breasts (thighs, cutlets or tenders work too)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (see below)
- 1/2 block cream cheese, softened
- 1 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 12 oz frozen chopped spinach (drained well)
- prepared chicken, diced
- 1 8 oz block mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1 8 oz block colby jack cheese (shredded, divided)
- 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
Alfredo Sauce
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6-8 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (regular paprika works too)
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Optional
- garlic bread or Texas toast for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cajun Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, dried thyme, and dried oregano to make the cajun seasoning blend.
- Cook and Blacken Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the cajun seasoning. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked and blackened on the outside. Let cool, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook Lasagna Noodles: Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a surface to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cheese and Spinach Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, drained chopped spinach, diced blackened chicken, 1/2 of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 of shredded colby jack cheese, and 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Fill and Roll Lasagna Sheets: Spread a generous amount of the cheese and chicken filling onto each cooked lasagna noodle. Carefully roll up each noodle into a tight roll.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy whipping cream and 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in grated parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Roll Ups in Baking Dish: Spoon a layer of the alfredo sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Place the rolled lasagna noodles seam side down in the dish. Pour the remaining alfredo sauce over the rolls, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and colby jack cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Serve: Let the lasagna roll ups rest for a few minutes before serving. Optionally serve with garlic bread or Texas toast for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chopped spinach is thoroughly drained to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amounts in Cajun seasoning to control the heat level.
- Using fresh garlic enhances the depth of flavor in the alfredo sauce.
- For quicker prep, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can be used instead of cooking chicken breasts.
- Letting the dish rest after baking helps the sauce thicken slightly for easier serving.
- Lasagna roll ups can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
