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Butter Chicken Lasagne

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🍛 This Butter Chicken Lasagna uniquely blends the rich spices of classic Indian butter chicken with the comforting layers of Italian lasagna.
🍽️ Offering a fusion of flavors and textures, it’s a delightful choice for those seeking something different and indulgent for dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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15 uncooked lasagna noodles

3 chicken breasts, cut into small bite-size pieces

3 cups marinara or Arrabiata sauce (about 20 to 28 ounces)

¼ cup butter or oil (or 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil)

¼ cup warm water

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup heavy cream (use ½ cup for a less creamy version)

A bunch of cilantro, cleaned, stems removed, and chopped

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder

1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi)

1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

1-First, preheat the oven to 365°F and chop the cilantro and garlic to get everything ready. Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet on high heat, then add the chicken pieces along with all the spices and 3 tablespoons of the cilantro-garlic mixture. Cook until no liquid remains, which helps lock in those flavors.

2-Next, add the marinara sauce, cover, and cook on low-medium heat for about 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. Stir in the heavy cream and fenugreek leaves, then turn off the heat to let the sauce thicken. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread ½ cup of the butter chicken sauce without chicken pieces on the bottom, then arrange 5 uncooked lasagna noodles over it.

3-Spread half the butter chicken mixture over the noodles, sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese and some cilantro-garlic mix, then repeat the layering. Add ¼ cup warm water to the remaining sauce and spread it evenly on top, finishing with the rest of the mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes at 365°F, then serve right away for the best taste.

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Notes

🌿 Use fresh cilantro and garlic for the best flavor impact.
🍽️ Adjust layering and ingredient quantities when using a baking dish of a different size.
❄️ This dish can be made in advance and frozen for up to 2 weeks for convenient meals.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking, Layering
  • Cuisine: Fusion - Indian and Italian
  • Diet: Contains gluten and dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 546 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg