Description
Indulge in the layers of flavor with this Creamy Chicken Lasagna, featuring tender chicken, rich ricotta, and a luscious white sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is sure to impress with its cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Lasagna:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the White Sauce:
- 4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles:
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the White Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the flour, cooking for about 1 minute until it forms a paste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
- Add the ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach. Mix well.
- Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the white sauce.
- Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the noodles.
- Top with another layer of noodles and the remaining chicken mixture.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles and pour the remaining white sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Enjoy this rich, creamy lasagna packed with cheesy goodness and tender chicken!
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables or spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes