Chicken Lasagna Cream Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 boneless chicken breasts or 1 whole rotisserie chicken
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9 uncooked ready-to-serve lasagna noodles
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3 chicken bouillon cubes or 3 teaspoons chicken paste
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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28 ounces jar of spaghetti sauce
# Instructions:
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If using rotisserie chicken, shred it and skip to the next step. For raw chicken, bring a pot of water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons of chicken paste to a boil. Add chicken breasts and cook for 20 minutes or until fully cooked and no longer pink.
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Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it into small pieces. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chicken cooking liquid and keep the rest for additional use.
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Cut or break each lasagna noodle into three-fourths length pieces. In the reserved chicken water, cook all noodle pieces for 5 minutes. Even though the noodles are ready to serve, this preparation ensures better texture.
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Drain the noodles and set aside once cooked.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and the reserved 1/4 cup of chicken water until well combined.
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Spread 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of an 8-inch square casserole dish. Add a layer of noodles, assembling broken pieces as needed. Add the chicken mixture, then layer 3/4 cup of spaghetti sauce over it. Repeat this process two more times to create layers.
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For the final layer, place noodles down, top with the remaining spaghetti sauce, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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To customize the dish, consider adding spinach, seasonings like oregano or garlic, or use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.