Easy White Chicken Lasagna with Spinach

Easy White Chicken Lasagna with Spinach

from lecremedelacrumb.com
65 min

White Chicken Lasagna with Spinach is the creamiest, dreamiest, cheesiest white lasagne you’ll ever have the pleasure of eating. Perfect for the family, dinner guests, or for keeping all to yourself.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk (or half and half)
  • salt (to taste)
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 8 dried lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and when it’s melted and no longer foaming, stir in the garlic and flour. Cook 30 seconds, then gradually whisk the milk into the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thickened. Remove from the heat and add the Parmesan, cream cheese and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.

  3. 3

    Whisk the egg and ricotta in a small bowl until blended.