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Perfect Chicken Lasagna Recipe!

Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Creamy chicken lasagna layered with tender noodles, fresh spinach cream sauce, and rich ricotta cheese blend. Comforting, flavorful, and easy to prepare—a perfect crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 12
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot (for boiling noodles)
  • Large skillet or saucepan (for spinach cream sauce)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish (9x13 inches recommended)
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Cheese grater (optional, for parmesan)

Ingredients
  

Chicken Lasagna Ingredients:

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

Spinach Cream Sauce:

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

Ricotta Cheese Sauce:

  • 15 oz ricotta
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese 12 oz by weight, divided (reserve 1 cup for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Cook lasagna noodles al dente according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
    Cook lasagna noodles al dente according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • Prepare the spinach cream sauce: sauté onion and garlic in olive oil and butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and half-and-half; stir in spinach, salt, and pepper.
    Prepare the spinach cream sauce: sauté onion and garlic in olive oil and butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and half-and-half; stir in spinach, salt, and pepper.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
    In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In the baking dish, layer noodles, shredded chicken, spinach cream sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese—repeat layers.
    In the baking dish, layer noodles, shredded chicken, spinach cream sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese—repeat layers.
  • Top with reserved mozzarella cheese.
    Top with reserved mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
    Perfect Chicken Lasagna Recipe!