Kotopita Lasagna: A Greek-Inspired Chicken and Scallion Masterpiece
Indulge in the rich flavors of Greece with this innovative lasagna dish, featuring tender chicken breast, fragrant scallions, and creamy bechamel sauce, all wrapped up in crispy phyllo-inspired lasagna noodles. This creative twist on traditional Greek cuisine is sure to delight your senses. With its perfect balance of textures and flavors, Kotopita Lasagna is an unforgettable culinary experience.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Greek
- greek
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- chicken breast
- scallion
- lasagna noodles
Ingredients
- 1lbschicken breast, boneless, cut into small pieces
- 1/2cupscallion, finely chopped
- 8sheetslasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4cupkalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4cupsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tbsplemon zest, grated
- 1cupsbechamel sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 2tbspsolive oil, extra virgin
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
25g
8% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 4g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then set aside.
8mboiling water - 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped scallions and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
2mmedium-high heat - 3
Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
6mmedium-high heat - 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and grated lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1mmedium heat - 5
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and cooked chicken breast. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the flavors are combined.
2mmedium heat - 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lasagna noodles, chicken and tomato mixture, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
2mroom temperature - 7
In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, create a thin layer of bechamel sauce on the bottom. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
2mroom temperature - 8
Spread half of the chicken and noodle mixture over the lasagna noodles, followed by half of the remaining bechamel sauce. Repeat the layers, starting with the noodles, then the remaining chicken mixture, and finally the remaining bechamel sauce.
5mroom temperature