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Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce

This Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce is a delightful twist on the classic lasagna. It features layers of tender chicken, rich ricotta, and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a creamy white sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce
Yield: 8

Materials

  • - 12 lasagna noodles
  • - 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • - 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 3 cups spinach chopped
  • - 4 cups milk
  • - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 cup butter
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

  • - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Cook Lasagna Noodles:

  • - Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare White Sauce:

  • - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • - Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, until slightly browned.
  • - Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • - Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.

Prepare Filling:

  • - In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

Assemble Lasagna:

  • - Spread a thin layer of the white sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • - Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture over the noodles, followed by another layer of white sauce. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of noodles and the remaining white sauce.
  • - Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake:

  • - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Serve:

  • - Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.