Chicken Caesar Lasagna

Ingredients:

  • 9 dried whole wheat or regular lasagna noodles

  • 2 (10 oz) containers refrigerated light Alfredo sauce

  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice

  • ½ tsp. cracked black pepper

  • 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast*

  • 1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

  • 1 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped

  • ¾ cup shredded Italian blend cheese

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, in a bowl combine Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir in chicken, spinach, and red peppers.

  2. Lightly coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 3 noodles in bottom of dish. Top with one-third chicken mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover; bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Makes 9 servings.

*Note: For chopped cooked chicken, season 2 pounds raw skinless boneless chicken breast halves with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken. Cook, uncovered, 8 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink, turning halfway through cooking. Cool chicken slightly before chopping.