Chicken Lasagna
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
cooked and cooled
- 4 cups cooked chicken
- 3 cups vegetables
cooked and cooled
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach
defrosted and squeezed dry
- 2 cups cottage cheese
or ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 cups mozzarella
divided
- ⅔ cup shredded parmesan cheese
divided
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 onion
diced
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
To make the sauce, melt butter, onion and garlic over medium low heat. Cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Combine cottage cheese, eggs, parsley and spinach. Set aside.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food for your family dinner or a large gathering? This Chicken Lasagna delivers a rich, savory experience that’s destined to become a new favorite, blending tender chicken with a supremely creamy cheese sauce.
Why This Recipe Works
What truly sets this lasagna apart is its indulgent, creamy cheese sauce, built from a foundation of butter, onion, garlic, milk, and chicken broth, then enriched with cream cheese, basil, and oregano. This creates a deeply flavorful, velvety backbone that perfectly complements the savory cooked chicken and tender vegetables. The combination of cottage cheese (or ricotta), mozzarella, and Parmesan ensures every bite is gooey, cheesy, and satisfyingly hearty.
What to Expect
Prepare for a generous, layered casserole bursting with robust flavors and inviting textures. You'll find tender, savory chicken and a medley of vegetables nestled between perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, all bound together by that luxurious, creamy, herbed cheese sauce. The top layer bakes to a beautiful golden brown with bubbly, melted mozzarella and sharp Parmesan. This is a substantial dish, designed to feed a crowd and provide comforting deliciousness with every forkful.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to swap the cooked chicken for cooked turkey or even ground beef if preferred. For the 3 cups of cooked vegetables, consider using finely diced cooked carrots, peas, bell peppers, or mushrooms to personalize the flavor profile. If you don't have cottage cheese on hand, ricotta cheese is an excellent alternative, as noted in the ingredients, offering a slightly different but equally delicious texture. To boost the herb flavor, a pinch more dried basil or oregano can be added to the sauce.
Serving & Context
With its generous yield of 15 servings, this Chicken Lasagna is ideal for feeding a large family, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Serve it warm with a simple green salad and some crusty bread to sop up all the delicious sauce.