Ingredients
– 600 grams chicken breast for main protein
– Uncooked lasagna noodles for layering in a 9Γ13 inch baking dish
– 3 tablespoons butter or oil
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 2 cups marinara or arrabbiata sauce
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Fresh cilantro for garnishing and mixing
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon turmeric
– 1 tablespoon cumin-coriander powder
– 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
– Salt to taste
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients: Chop 600 grams of chicken breast into bite-size pieces, mince 3 cloves of garlic, and measure out your spices and sauces to streamline the process.
2-Second, heat 3 tablespoons of butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken with the spice mix including 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon cumin-coriander powder, and salt to taste along with the minced garlic and fresh cilantro.
3-Third, add 2 cups of marinara or arrabbiata sauce, cover, and cook until the chicken is done, which usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
4-Fourth, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves to finish the butter chicken sauce, letting it thicken for extra richness.
5-Fifth, preheat your oven to 365Β°F (185Β°C). For assembling, spread a layer of the butter chicken sauce in a 9Γ13 inch baking dish, add uncooked lasagna noodles, then layer with butter chicken, shredded mozzarella, and more cilantro-garlic mixture.
6-Sixth, repeat the layering process, top with warm water to loosen the sauce, and add extra cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7-Final step, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld perfectly. Adjust for dietary versions by checking doneness carefully.
Last Step:
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π₯ Use fresh ingredients for best flavor; avoid substitutions for spices.
π± Gluten-free option: substitute regular lasagna noodles with gluten-free noodles or substitute with sliced vegetables like zucchini or yellow squash.
βοΈ This dish freezes well for up to two weeks; thaw and reheat gently.
π Rotisserie chicken can be used as a shortcutβadjust salt accordingly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Baking time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing, layering, baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Indian-Italian)
- Diet: Contains dairy, gluten (can be gluten-free with noodle substitution)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 546 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
