Creamy Chicken Lasagna
A rich and comforting twist on classic lasagna! This creamy chicken lasagna features layers of tender chicken, fresh spinach, and gooey cheese, all smothered in a luscious white sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups white sauce (see Notes)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of white sauce. Add 3 noodles, then half the chicken mixture, half the spinach, and a layer of mozzarella. Repeat layers: sauce, noodles, remaining chicken mixture, spinach, and mozzarella.
- Add final layer of noodles, pour remaining white sauce on top, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- White Sauce (Béchamel): Melt ¼ cup butter, whisk in ¼ cup flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in 4 cups milk. Cook until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor.
- Can be assembled ahead and baked later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg