Creamy Chicken Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 lblasagna pasta sheets
16 total
- 4 ccooked chicken
shredded from 12 ounce rotisserie chicken or 2 pounds cooked and cubed chicken breast
- optional- chopped parsley for garnish
- 2 cricotta cheese
- 3 ozfresh spinach
chopped
- 4 cgrated mozzarella cheese
divided
- 1whole egg
- 2 tspitalian seasoning
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ tsppepper
- 6 tbspsalted butter
- 1whole shallot minced
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- ½ cchicken broth
- 3 chalf and half
- 4 ozcream cheese
room temperature and cubed
- 1 cparmesan cheese
- ½ tspkosher salt
- ¼ tspground black pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375?F. Coat a 9×13 baking pan lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- 2
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the noodles. Put the noodles back in the pot and fill with cold water to stop cooking and prevent the noodles from sticking. (see note*)
- 3
Shred or cube the chicken and set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl stir together the ricotta, spinach, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Set aside.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and add in the shallots. Continue cooking for 3 – 4 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle the flour into the mixture and cook for 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the broth, half and half, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until smooth and cook until bubbly and slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
- 6
Spread 1/4 cup of the white sauce across the bottom. Add a layer of pasta across the bottom (4 noodles) and top that with 1/3 of the cheese filling. Top with 1/3 of the chicken, then 1/4 of the sauce.
- 7
Repeat these layers 2 more times. Spread the remaining sauce on top of the last layer of noodles and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes (*see note). Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the top and edges are lightly golden.
- 9
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Allow the lasagna to sit for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Creamy Chicken Lasagna
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting and incredibly satisfying dinner that truly feels homemade? This Creamy Chicken Lasagna is precisely what you need, delivering a rich, flavorful experience that elevates the classic lasagna to new heights.
What makes this recipe truly shine is its decadent homemade white lasagna sauce. Unlike traditional red sauce versions, this luscious cream sauce, enriched with half and half, cream cheese, and Parmesan, creates an unparalleled richness that perfectly complements the savory chicken. Coupled with tender pasta and a generous blend of cheeses, it’s a symphony of textures and tastes in every bite.
Prepare for a hearty and incredibly creamy lasagna with layers of tender pasta, juicy shredded chicken, and a velvety white sauce. Each forkful promises a delightful chew from the pasta, the savory depth of chicken, and the irresistible pull of gooey, melty mozzarella and ricotta. The fresh spinach adds a welcome touch of color and a subtle earthy note, balancing the richness without overpowering it. This dish offers pure comfort, making it a truly rewarding meal to share.
This Creamy Chicken Lasagna is incredibly versatile. You can easily adapt the chicken component; feel free to use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience or cook and cube chicken breast. For an extra touch of freshness, incorporate more chopped fresh spinach or even finely chopped kale. While the specified cheeses create a perfect balance, you could experiment with a touch of smoked mozzarella or provolone for a different flavor profile.
This hearty Creamy Chicken Lasagna is ideal for a comforting family dinner, a gathering with friends, or when you simply want to indulge in a luxurious homemade meal. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad to round out the experience.