Shelly's Recipe

Chicken Marsala Lasagna

Category: Pasta - Baked

4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup butter, cubed
12 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1-1/2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup marsala wine, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
12 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained

(1) Combine 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and salt; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

(2) In same skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until tender.

(3) Stir in broth, 1/2 cup wine and pepper; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining wine until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in ham and chicken.

(4) Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, Italian cheese blend, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs and remaining Italian seasoning. Spread 1 cup chicken mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, about 3/4 cup chicken mixture and about 1 cup ricotta mixture. Repeat layers three times.

(5) Cover and bake 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.