Cajun Lasagna

Cajun Lasagna

Spicy, layered and creamy this Cajun Lasagna is a delicious and fun take on a traditional dish with a southern flair.

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 447kcal

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz pkg lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions (or oven ready)
• 1 lb smoked sausage sliced and quartered
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
• 1 green pepper diced
• 1 red pepper diced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 Tbs cajun seasoning divided
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• Sauce:
• 2 sticks butter
• 2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, cut into quarters
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 Tbs cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, chicken and cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
2. Remove meat from skillet and set aside.
3. In same pan saute onion, peppers and garlic until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in cooked meat, set aside.
4. In large sauce pan make your sauce by adding your butter and heating until almost melted, add in your cream cheese and whisk until melted.
5. Pour in your heavy cream, parmesan, garlic powder, cajun seasoning and salt and pepper and whisk until melted and combined.
6. Pour all but one cup into your pan with your meat and peppers.
7. Spray your Ninja basin with non-stick cooking spray.
8. Layer about 4 noodles on bottom of basin and spoon 1/3 of your sauce/meat mixture over the top and sprinkle with 1/3 of your mozzarella cheese.
9. Repeat your layers making sure to add pasta as the top layer then pour remaining reserved sauce over the top and sprinkle with your Montery Jack cheese and parmesan.
10. Cover and press your bake dry function and set heat to 325 and bake for 1 hour 25 minutes.
11. Once done slice and serve.

Notes

If you're waiting to get your Ninja, you can also make this in a 9"x13" baking pan covered with tin foil. Remove foil the last 10-15 minutes to brown top if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1635IU | Vitamin C: 22.3mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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