Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful White Chicken Lasagna with layers of chicken, spinach, and a creamy white sauce, all baked to perfection. This Italian-American twist on traditional lasagna is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Main Lasagna Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
White Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook lasagna noodles. In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then add chicken, spinach, and seasonings.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Combine ricotta cheese with egg.
- Make White Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and cream, simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Assemble Lasagna: Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, chicken-spinach mix, and cheeses. Repeat for three layers and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then uncover and bake until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a richer flavor, add a touch of nutmeg to the white sauce.
- Freezes well before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
