Shortcut Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Lasagna Casserole Recipe for Lazy Days (7 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Casseroles Chicken Recipes Budget Recipes Dinner Low Sugar Recipes Pasta Shortcut Recipes

Craving lasagna but don't feel like boiling noodles, layering and baking for hours? This lazy day chicken alfredo ravioli lasagna casserole recipe is the answer! This shortcut recipe uses frozen ravioli and is a budget-friendly high-protein dinner everyone will devour. You won't have to ring the dinner bell for this pasta casserole dinner!

The ingredient list is short for this easy, cheesy pasta casserole. Here is what you'll need for this Italian-inspired lasagna casserole recipe: ground chicken (read about the health benefits of protein), fresh garlic, a jar of alfredo sauce, a bag of frozen cheese ravioli, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Yes, cheese lovers are going to love this recipe!

The recipe starts by cooking the ground chicken and garlic in a skillet. Some of the alfredo sauce is added to create the meat layer of the casserole. The remaining ingredients are layered in a baking dish, then baked until hot and bubbly. Yum.

Serve this white lasagna casserole as a budget high-protein dinner with your favorite side dishes. I added a simple salad with oil and vinegar dressing and homemade croutons, and dinner was done – and delicious and husband approved.

Cuisine: American / Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 22 ounces (1 jar) alfredo sauce
• 19 ounces (1 bag) frozen cheese ravioli
• 15 ounces (1 tub) ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces (2 cups) mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Here's how to make it:

1. Cook the ground chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes, adding the garlic during the last minute of cooking time. (If your chicken releases a lot of water or fat, drain it from the pan.) Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
2. Pour all but 1 cup of the alfredo sauce into the pan with the chicken. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes then turn off the heat.
3. Spread the 1 cup of saved alfredo sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
4. Top with half of the frozen ravioli.
5. Spread half of the ricotta over the ravioli.
6. Top with half of the ground chicken mixture.
7. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8. Repeat with another layer of ravioli, then ricotta, then the rest of the chicken mixture and remaining cheese. (I prefer to not put the rest of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on yet, and wait until the end of baking time. But either way is fine.)
9. Cover the baking dish with the lid or aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, uncover and continue to bake another 15 minutes. (If you didn't add the last layer of cheeses, add them now.)
10. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley or sprinkle with parsley flakes, if desired. Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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