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Chicken Lasagna Recipe

A delicious and hearty chicken lasagna that combines layers of pasta, chicken, and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 9 noodles lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)

Chicken

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked from 2 lbs chicken breast)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 5 oz fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)

Dairy

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

Sauce

  • 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)
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  • Add flour, broth, and half and half; stir until thickened.
  • Layer noodles, chicken, spinach, and sauce in a baking dish.
  • Top with mozzarella and parmesan; bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the sauce.
Keyword chicken