Dinner for 8
Pesto Mushroom Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
$6.50for 475 minServes 8
Lasagna noodles wrap chicken, mushrooms, ricotta, mozzarella, and pesto before baking in a creamy Parmesan sauce.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
 | Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Ramen and Asian noodles, 8 oz$0.18/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 7 oz$0.30/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.10Typical price |
 | Milk, 23 oz$0.04/oz typical | 23 oz | $0.92Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.81Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.01 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Flour
Not included in the cost.
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$1.63 per serving$6.50 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- freshly ground salt and pepper
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups shredded or finely chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz whole milk ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup your favorite basil pesto
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- freshly ground salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- freshly ground salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup your favorite basil pesto
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- extra grated parmesan
- basil ribbons
Steps
- Cook the lasagna noodles in salted water until flexible, then drain them.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, then cook the mushrooms with thyme, salt, and pepper for 6 minutes.
- Mix the mushrooms, chicken, mozzarella, ricotta, egg, pesto, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter, whisk in the flour, then gradually add the milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and pesto into the sauce.
- Spread the filling over the noodles, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Cover with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.
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