Chicken Lasagna with Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard
Lasagna is a fun and versatile dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Sweet potato and Swiss chard make this version a seasonal comfort classic.
Chicken Lasagna with Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 260 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. lean ground chicken
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
- 4 cups chopped Swiss chard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups sodium-reduced crushed tomatoes
- 9 oven-ready lasagna sheets
- 2 cups thinly sliced sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375˚F. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook chicken, salt and pepper, breaking up with wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes or until browned.
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Add Swiss chard, basil, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until onion and Swiss chard are tender.
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Spread one-quarter of the tomatoes in bottom of greased 13- x 9-inch glass baking dish.
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Arrange 3 lasagna sheets over top. Layer 1/3 of the sweet potatoes, 1/3 of the chicken mixture, 1/3 of the remaining tomatoes, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese and 1/3 of the Italian cheese blend over top. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Cover with foil; bake for 65 to 70 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
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Preheat oven to broil. Remove foil; broil for 30 seconds to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Sprinkle with parsley and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Recipe Notes
Tip: You can substitute Italian sausage, ground pork or beef for chicken if desired.
A SharethePasta.org original recipe.
