Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups (Printable)
Creamy garlic Parmesan chicken rolled in tender lasagna noodles and baked in a rich, cheesy sauce for an elegant comfort dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Lasagna and Assembly
10 - 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
11 - 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
13 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
→ For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
16 - 1 1/4 cups milk
17 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse gently, and lay flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly incorporated.
04 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, then season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
06 - Lay each noodle flat and spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling evenly over the surface. Roll each noodle up tightly from one end to the other.
07 - Place the roll ups seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the roll ups, followed by the remaining marinara sauce.
08 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top of the roll ups.
09 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden on top. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every single roll up is its own perfect portion, so there is no awkward slicing and no noodles sliding everywhere on the plate.
- The creamy Parmesan sauce combined with marinara creates a flavor that tastes like you spent all day, even though you barely broke a sweat.
02 -
- Do not overfill the noodles or they will burst open during baking and unravel into a messy but still delicious pile.
- Letting the dish rest those 5 to 10 minutes is not optional because the roll ups need time to set up or they fall apart on the spatula.
03 -
- Use slightly undercooked noodles because they are easier to roll and they absorb the sauces while baking, which prevents a watery mess.
- Pat the cooked noodles dry with a clean towel before spreading the filling so everything adheres properly and the sauce does not slide off.