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Jerk Chicken Lasagna

Irresistible Jerk Chicken Lasagna: A Spicy Comfort Fusion

Discover the fusion of Caribbean spices and traditional Italian lasagna with this Jerk Chicken Lasagna recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can swap with shrimp or tofu
  • 3 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning store-bought for convenience
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce can use crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme use fresh thyme if available
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika enhances depth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for extra heat
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper adjust based on preference
For the Lasagna
  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles no-boil noodles reduce prep time
  • 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can experiment with cheddar
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can substitute with pecorino
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken with jerk seasoning and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then add diced bell peppers and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, thyme, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, then drain.
  6. Layer lasagna noodles, shredded chicken, vegetable sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan in a greased baking dish; repeat layers twice, finishing with sauce and cheese.
  7. Bake at 375°F covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before serving, garnishing with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For better flavor, marinate chicken longer and experiment with cheese variations.

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