White Cheese Chicken Lasagna
Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with savory herbs—this White Cheese Chicken Lasagna is a comforting twist on a classic. Layers of tender chicken, spinach, and rich ricotta are hugged by a silky white sauce and gooey mozzarella for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles
½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1½ cups milk
1 tsp salt
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook lasagna noodles per package directions. Drain and set aside.
Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and milk. Add salt, basil, oregano, and pepper. Simmer until thickened. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan until melted.
Assemble: Spread 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Layer with noodles, half the ricotta, chicken, spinach, and sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more until bubbly and golden.
Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420–480 ca
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 28g
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