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Creamy White Chicken Lasagna

Creamy White Chicken Lasagna: Comfort Food at Its Best

Creamy White Chicken Lasagna is a comforting, family-friendly dish packed with chicken, spinach, and a rich white sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Feel free to substitute turkey if desired.
  • 10 oz Frozen Spinach Fresh spinach can be wilted and drained.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Provides a creamy texture.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
For the White Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Essential for a rich flavor base.
  • 4 tbsp Flour Used to create a roux.
  • 2 cups Milk Forms the creamy base of the sauce.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Adds a melty texture.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Enhances the flavor profile.
For Assembly
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles No need to pre-cook.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, for topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy White Chicken Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine cooked chicken, thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, and egg in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and nutmeg.
  3. In a baking dish, spread 1/3 of the white sauce, layer 3 noodles, half of the chicken mixture, and another 1/3 of the sauce. Repeat layers.
  4. Pour remaining white sauce over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, drain spinach thoroughly and rest lasagna before serving.

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