Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups promise a zesty culinary adventure through Southern comfort cuisine. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and bold Cajun spices create an irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken breast, diced (or shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 ½ cups (283 grams) shredded cheddar/mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1 block cream cheese, softened
Filling and Flavor Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (30 grams) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to a toasty 375°F and generously coat a 9×13 baking vessel with cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip ricotta and cream cheese into a velvety smooth consistency, creating a luxurious base for the filling.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, vibrant spinach, zesty Cajun seasoning, tender chicken, and a generous handful of shredded cheese into the creamy mixture, folding until perfectly integrated.
- Submerge lasagna noodles in rapidly boiling water, cooking until they reach al dente perfection. Carefully drain and arrange in a single layer on a clean surface.
- Craft the decadent Cajun Alfredo sauce by gently melting butter in a saucepan, then introducing minced garlic and allowing its aromatic essence to bloom.
- Stream in heavy cream, sprinkle Cajun seasoning, and shower with Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Create a silky foundation in the baking dish by spreading a thin layer of the Alfredo sauce across the bottom.
- Transform each noodle into a delectable roll-up by spreading a generous portion of the creamy filling along one end, then rolling tightly and positioning seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Lavish the rolls with the remaining Cajredo Alfredo sauce, ensuring each roll is generously coated and swimming in creamy goodness.
- Blanket the rolls with a snow of shredded cheese, creating a golden, melty exterior.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 minutes, watching for crispy edges and a golden-brown cheese topping.
- Allow the rolls to rest and settle for 5 minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld and the sauce slightly cool.
Notes
- Customize Cajun heat by adjusting seasoning levels for milder or spicier preferences.
- Replace chicken with shredded turkey or plant-based protein for dietary variations.
- Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry before adding to prevent excess moisture in filling.
- Ensure lasagna noodles are completely cooled to prevent filling from becoming runny when rolling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg