Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of White Chicken Lasagna, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and gooey cheeses enveloped in a luscious white sauce, this casserole is a comforting crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
9 lasagna noodles
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Cooked Chicken Breast:
1 pound, shredded
Unsalted Butter:
3 tablespoons
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
All-Purpose Flour:
1/4 cup
Whole Milk:
4 cups
Chicken Broth:
1 cup
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Ricotta Cheese:
2 cups
Egg:
1 large
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup, grated
Mozzarella Cheese:
3 cups, shredded, divided
Spinach:
2 cups, fresh, chopped
Parsley:
2 tablespoons, fresh, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk and broth, whisk until thickened. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Assemble: Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, chicken, spinach, and mozzarella in the baking dish. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, and mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden. Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken.
- You can prepare the lasagna ahead, refrigerate overnight, and bake when ready.
- It freezes well—assemble and wrap tightly before freezing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
