Mary Berry, the beloved chef, has shared her simple and delicious chicken lasagna recipe in her ‘Cook and Share’ cookbook. This easy-to-prepare dish takes just 30 minutes to put together and cooks in about the same time, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Serving between six to eight people, this lasagna is ideal for family dinners, get-togethers, or even batch cooking for later. Although it features fewer layers than traditional lasagna, Mary Berry assures that it is still “creamy and delicious.”
Here’s how to make Mary Berry’s highly-rated chicken lasagna:
Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Serves:
Six to eight peoplePrep Time:
Less than 30 minutesCook Time:
30 minutes to one hourFor the Chicken Mixture:
* Two tablespoons olive oil
* 500g boneless and skinless chicken thighs, chopped
* Half red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
* Two garlic cloves, crushed
* 200g button mushrooms, sliced
* 200g baby spinach
* Two teaspoons cornflour
* 200g crème fraîche
* One tablespoon freshly chopped flatleaf parsley
For the Sauce:
* 400g tin chopped tomatoes
* Two tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
* One tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
* Salt and black pepper
To Assemble:
* Six sheets of fresh lasagne
* 150g cheddar, grated
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas six).
2.
Make the chicken mixture:
* Put the olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the chicken and fry quickly until golden but not cooked through.
* Add the chilli, garlic, and mushrooms and fry for a few moments.
* Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
* Measure the cornflour into a small bowl and stir in two tablespoons of water until smooth.
* Add the crème fraîche and parsley to the pan with the chicken and stir.
* Pour in the cornflour mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside.
3.
Make the sauce:
* Combine the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and thyme in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
4.
Assemble the lasagna:
* Soak the lasagne sheets in a shallow dish filled with boiling water for a few minutes until soft.
* Spoon a third of the chicken mixture into the oven dish.
* Spoon a third of the tomato sauce over the chicken.
* Arrange three lasagne sheets on top.
* Repeat the layers again.
* Finish with a final layer of chicken mixture and sauce.
* Sprinkle the top with grated cheddar and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden-brown and cooked through.
5.
Serve:
* Serve the lasagna with a salad or green vegetables.
Enjoy this comforting and delicious chicken lasagna recipe from Mary Berry! You can substitute the chicken thighs with another protein like ground beef or turkey, if desired. It’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
