Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

Enjoying the meal and fellowship

Crockpot Rosemary Chicken Lasagna (left); Grace Pendleton's chili (right) 

I decided to share my recipe for Crockpot Lasagna because it received high marks from men who did not anticipate liking a lasagna that was made with:

1. Chicken instead of sausage or beef

2. Spinach

But, both said the flavor was really good.  So, since I have named January "National Crockpot Month" in my own kitchen, I will share this recipe with you.

CROCKPOT ROSEMARY CHICKEN LASAGNA

FROM: BETTY CROCKER SLOW COOKER RECIPES

2012 GENERAL MILLS

INGREDIENTS

1 container (15 oz.) ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz.)

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 jars (15 oz. each) Alfredo pasta sauce

4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

9 no-boil lasagna noodles

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

2 boxes (9 oz. each) Green Giant frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain

1 can (14.5 oz.)  Muir Glen organic diced tomatoes, drained

2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz.)

Additional fresh rosemary, if desired.

DIRECTIONS

1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.  In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the salt.  In large bowl, mix Alfredo sauce and 4 teaspoons rosemary.

2. In slow cooker, spread about 1 1/4 cups of the Alfredo sauce.  Layer with 3 of the noodles (breaking as needed to fit), 1 cup of the chicken, one-third of the spinach, one-third of the tomatoes, one-third of the ricotta mixture and one-third of the cheese blend.  Repeat layers twice.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours, rotating slow cooker insert halfway through cooking time, or until bubbly and noodles are tender.  Turn off slow cooker. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.  Garnish with additional rosemary.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING

Calories: 410; Total fat: 24 g (Saturated Fat 11 g); Sodium 113 mg; Total Carbohydrate 19 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 27 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices: 1

--Posted by Mama O.