Description
This creamy white chicken lasagna is a rich, hearty, and comforting dish with tender poached chicken, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. A perfect family meal or a crowd-pleaser for special occasions.
Ingredients
3 chicken breasts, poached and shredded
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package no-boil lasagna noodles
2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 egg (for ricotta mixture)
Instructions
- Poach the Chicken: Poach chicken breasts in seasoned water until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Shred the chicken and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Make the Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for another minute to form a roux. Gradually add milk, heavy cream, and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Stir in parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, fresh basil, egg, and seasonings. Set aside.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of no-boil lasagna noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the shredded chicken, spinach, and mozzarella. Repeat the layers—sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, chicken, spinach, and mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Final Bake: After 45 minutes, uncover and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Vegetarian Option: Replace chicken with extra spinach, mushrooms, or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian alternative.
Add More Veggies: Try adding zucchini, bell peppers, or artichoke hearts for a veggie-packed lasagna.
Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the sauce or cayenne pepper on top for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
