Jamaican-Style Stew Chicken Lasagna
Jamaican-Style Stew Chicken Lasagna
Ingredients
For the Stew Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon jerk paste
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Aromat
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 peppers, red & green, chopped
- 1 spring onion, chopped
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- as needed olive oil
For the Pasta Sheets
- 400 grams 00 flour
- 4 eggs
For the White Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- a pinch salt
- a pinch Aromat
- as needed grated cheese, for layering & topping
Instructions
- 1
Season the sliced chicken breasts with jerk paste, all-purpose seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of Aromat, salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and fry until it is browned on all sides. Then, add the chopped onion, red and green peppers, and spring onion to the pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and juicy.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pasta sheets. In a large bowl, mix the 400 grams of 00 flour with the 4 eggs. Knead the mixture by hand or with a stand mixer until it forms a smooth, elastic dough. Roll the dough out thinly using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, then cut it into lasagna-sized sheets.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
To make the white sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add 2 cups of milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning and a pinch of salt and Aromat. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Begin assembling the lasagna in a baking dish. Start with a thin layer of white sauce at the bottom. Place a layer of pasta sheets over the sauce, followed by a layer of the stew chicken mixture, and then a generous sprinkle of grated cheese. Repeat these layers: sauce, pasta, chicken, cheese.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Finish the top layer of the lasagna with extra white sauce and a generous amount of grated cheese. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the lasagna is golden brown and bubbling, approximately 25-30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Jamaican-Style Stew Chicken Lasagna
For the Stew Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon jerk paste
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Aromat
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 peppers, red & green, chopped
- 1 spring onion, chopped
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- as needed olive oil
For the Pasta Sheets
- 400 grams 00 flour
- 4 eggs
For the White Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- a pinch salt
- a pinch Aromat
- as needed grated cheese, for layering & topping
Instructions
- 1
Season the sliced chicken breasts with jerk paste, all-purpose seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of Aromat, salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and fry until it is browned on all sides. Then, add the chopped onion, red and green peppers, and spring onion to the pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and juicy.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pasta sheets. In a large bowl, mix the 400 grams of 00 flour with the 4 eggs. Knead the mixture by hand or with a stand mixer until it forms a smooth, elastic dough. Roll the dough out thinly using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, then cut it into lasagna-sized sheets.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
To make the white sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add 2 cups of milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning and a pinch of salt and Aromat. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Begin assembling the lasagna in a baking dish. Start with a thin layer of white sauce at the bottom. Place a layer of pasta sheets over the sauce, followed by a layer of the stew chicken mixture, and then a generous sprinkle of grated cheese. Repeat these layers: sauce, pasta, chicken, cheese.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Finish the top layer of the lasagna with extra white sauce and a generous amount of grated cheese. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the lasagna is golden brown and bubbling, approximately 25-30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375