Name: Chicken Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: For 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: For Pasta:; 8–9 lasagna sheets; For Chicken Filling:; 400 g chicken (boneless, shredded or minced); 1 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp tikka masala; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp sugar; 2–3 tomatoes (finely chopped or pureed); ½ tsp oregano (or to taste); For White Sauce:; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp ghee/butter; 1 cup milk; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; For Topping:; 1–2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated); 2–3 tbsp cheddar cheese (optional, for flavor); Pinch of oregano/chilli flakes (for garnish)

Step by step method

Step 1

Prepare Pasta Sheets: Boil lasagna sheets in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Cook Chicken Filling: Heat a little oil/butter, add garlic paste, then chicken. Add salt, black pepper, paprika, tikka masala, onion powder, sugar, and tomatoes. Cook until chicken is tender and mixture thickens. Mix in oregano and set aside.

Step 3

Make White Sauce: In a pan, melt butter/ghee. Add flour and stir for 1–2 minutes. Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until creamy and smooth.

Step 4

Assemble Lasagna: Grease a baking dish. Layer as follows: white sauce → lasagna sheets → chicken mixture → cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.

Step 5

Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.

Step 6

Serve Hot: Garnish with oregano or chilli flakes. Slice and enjoy warm!