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Creamy Chicken Lasagna Recipe

A rich and satisfying white sauce lasagna with layers of tender chicken, creamy spinach sauce, and melted cheese.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Chicken Lasagna
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

Lasagna Layers

  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or from 2 lbs cooked chicken breast)

Spinach Cream Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups half and half (or equal parts heavy cream and milk)
  • 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Ricotta Cheese Mixture

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping)

Instructions

Prepare the Noodles & Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
  • Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.

Make the Spinach Cream Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in butter until melted, then whisk in flour. Cook for 3 minutes until golden.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth, half and half, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped spinach, stir to combine, then remove from heat.

Prepare the Ricotta Cheese Mixture

  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, Parmesan, and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.

Assemble the Lasagna

  • Spread a thin layer of spinach sauce in a 9x13” baking dish.
  • Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the shredded chicken, and 1/3 of the spinach sauce.
  • Repeat with another layer of noodles, remaining ricotta, chicken, and 1/3 spinach sauce.
  • Top with the final 3 noodles, remaining spinach sauce, and sprinkle with reserved 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

Bake & Serve

  • Cover with foil (use toothpicks to keep it from touching the cheese).
  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 1mg
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