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Ah, lasagna. The messy, multi-layered, cheese-filled Italian classic that often requires more pots and pans than a small restaurant kitchen. If you’re like me and find yourself wanting a delicious lasagna without the hassle, then you’re in for a treat! This One-Pot Spinach, Pesto & Chicken Lasagna delivers maximum flavour with minimum scrubbing. Life is simply too short for a sink full of dirty dishes!
The Secret to One-Pan Success
The beauty of this method is the use of fresh lasagna sheets. Unlike dry pasta, they don't require pre-boiling or hours of baking. They absorb the savoury chicken stock and basil pesto directly in the pan, creating a rich, silky texture that rivals any traditional oven-baked version. It’s a midweek lifesaver that tastes like a weekend feast.
🌿 One-Pot Spinach Pesto Chicken Lasagna
A creamy, protein-packed Italian fusion dinner featuring tender chicken and melted mozzarella - all made in a single skillet.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Serves: 4
The Essentials
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp tomato purée
- 1 chicken breast, cut into 2cm pieces
- 100g chopped tomatoes
- 1.5 tbsp basil pesto
- 65g fresh lasagna sheets, cut into squares
- 250ml chicken stock
- 75g ricotta cheese
- 50g fresh mozzarella
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sauté: Heat oil in a deep skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, then stir in tomato purée for 1 min.
- Brown: Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Simmer: Add tomatoes, stock, and pesto. Season to taste.
- Pasta: Stir in the fresh lasagna squares. Cover and simmer on low for 10–12 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in ricotta. Top with mozzarella and cover for 2 mins until melted.
The Happy Ending
You did it. You created a rich, cheesy, multi-layered masterpiece using only one pan. You've earned that smug feeling (and maybe a glass of wine). Go on, dive in. Life is too short for a sink full of dirty dishes!
