Skillet Chicken Lasagna
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence
- Salt
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 jar good-quality marinara sauce (14 to 16 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more if needed and for serving
- 12 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade or chopped, plus more if needed and for serving
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning and some salt.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onions and garlic to the same skillet and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Add the broth, then scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen the bits.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to let the broth reduce.
- Add the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes, bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the drained pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan and basil.
- Add the cooked chicken on top.
- Toss to combine, then add more of the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan or basil until the sauce is just how you like it.
- Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan and a little basil on top.
pasta, olive oil, chicken breasts, italian seasoning, salt, onion, garlic, chicken broth, marinara sauce, red pepper, mozzarella cheese, milk ricotta cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/skillet-chicken-lasagna.html (may not work)